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Butler, OH
Village in Richland County, Ohio.
Population
1,146
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
888
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Butler at a glance
- Butler is about 3.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,250, 5% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,700 (16% below Ohio) and median rent is $886 a month.
Local data for Butler, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butler, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,250
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$180,700
Median rent
$886/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (253), Irish Americans (120), French Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,857
48,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Butler, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellvilleVillage | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| PerrysvilleVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| LucasVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LoudonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| FredericktownVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| LexingtonVillage | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DanvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MifflinVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MansfieldCity | 13 mi | 30.9 |
| Gann (Brinkhaven)Village | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 15 mi | 9.9 |
| GambierVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| South Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, OH in?
- Butler is in Richland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Butler, OH?
- About 1,146 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Bellville (5.3 mi), Perrysville (7.3 mi), Lucas (7.9 mi), Loudonville (10 mi), Fredericktown (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023