Butler County, IA

Living in Butler County

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 35
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 53
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Schools 98
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Residents

15k Population -264 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$439 Median Monthly Rent +$55 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas48%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Butler County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Butler County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 8
Feb 21 1 6
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 20 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Butler County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado19
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Butler County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Butler County, IA

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St Patrick School
22 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Butler County, IA

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Wartburg College
15 miles, E
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Allen College
26 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Butler County, IA

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Waverly Health Center
15 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Butler County, IA

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