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Butler, IN

City in DeKalb County, Indiana.

Population

2,660

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,310

ZIP codes

0

Butler and its ZIP codes

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Butler at a glance

  • Butler is about 6.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 193rd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $54,688, 24% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 (51% below Indiana) and median rent is $785 a month.

Local data for Butler, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Butler, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,688

Poverty rate

19.3%

Median home value

$107,700

Median rent

$785/mo

Homeownership

74.4%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (688), Irish Americans (233), French Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Butler.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,949

21,585 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,675

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$285M

FY 2026, $6,582 per person

DeKalb County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Butler, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.3%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Butler, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

255

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

56

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 17°F

35.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Butler, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.8%

U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Butler

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Edgerton, OHVillage6.3 mi1.7
WaterlooTown7.9 mi2.1
St. JoeTown7.8 mi0.3
HamiltonTown8.5 mi2.1
Blakeslee, OHVillage9.8 mi0.1
SpencervilleCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
Edon, OHVillage10 mi1.1
Hicksville, OHVillage11 mi2.6
AuburnCity11 mi8.6
AshleyTown12 mi1.9
Pleasant LakeCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
MetzCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
HudsonTown13 mi0.7
CorunnaTown14 mi0.2
GarrettCity15 mi4.2
AltonaTown16 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Butler, IN in?
Butler is in DeKalb County, Indiana.
What is the population of Butler, IN?
About 2,660 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Butler?
Nearby places include Edgerton, OH (6.3 mi), Waterloo (7.9 mi), St. Joe (7.8 mi), Hamilton (8.5 mi), Blakeslee, OH (9.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023