Butler, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,632 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$659 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
1
Auburn Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
Indiana
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 24
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 3 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Butler Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Edgerton Elementary School
7 miles, E · 4.6star
Edgerton High School
7 miles, E · 4.6star
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Colleges

Trine University
16 miles, N · 2.3star
Ravenscroft Beauty College
23 miles, SW · 1star
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Hospitals

Dekalb Health
9 miles, W · 3.2star
Community Memorial Hospital
11 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
35 miles, SW · 1.4star
Toledo Express Airport
56 miles, E · 1star
South Bend International Airport
77 miles, NW · 1.4star
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