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Butler, KY
City in Pendleton County, Kentucky.
Population
515
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,712
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Butler at a glance
- Butler is about 24 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,341 a year, 29% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,200 (23% below Kentucky) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Butler, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butler, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,341
Poverty rate
35.7%
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (116), German Americans (53), Scottish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pendleton County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,461
2,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,282
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.4M
FY 2026, $6,174 per person
How people get to work
Butler, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled21.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
132
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FalmouthCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Neville, OHVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ClaryvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Moscow, OHVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MentorCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CaliforniaCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AlexandriaCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| Chilo, OHVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CrittendenCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| New Richmond, OHVillage | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Ryland HeightsCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Dry RidgeCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| IndependenceCity | 14 mi | 17.7 |
| WaltonCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Felicity, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, KY in?
- Butler is in Pendleton County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Butler, KY?
- About 515 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Falmouth (8.3 mi), Neville, OH (8.8 mi), Claryville (8.9 mi), Moscow, OH (9.3 mi), Mentor (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023