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Butler County, KS
15 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
68,287
Land area
1,430sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
17
Cities and towns in Butler County
Butler County at a glance
- Butler County is 32% denser than Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 105 counties in Kansas.
- The median household income is $81,610, 10% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,600 and median rent is $956 a month.
- Its largest cities are Andover (15,965), El Dorado (12,769) and Augusta (9,216).
Local data for Butler County, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools44
- Colleges3
- Libraries9
- Banks29
- Post Offices10
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants151
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Butler County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,610
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$217,600
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,770), Irish Americans (8,095), Mexican Americans (2,251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
PPP loans
$105M
2,009 loans, 11,810 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$405K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Butler County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Butler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Butler County, KS?
- Andover is the largest city or town in Butler County, with about 15,965 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Butler County?
- Butler County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66840, 66842, 67002, 67008, 67010.
- What is the population of Butler County, KS?
- About 68,287 people live in Butler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Butler County?
- Butler County borders Sedgwick County, Cowley County, Harvey County, Sumner County, Marion County, Greenwood County, Chase County, Elk County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023