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Butler, TN
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Tennessee.
Population
127
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Local data for Butler, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,250
4,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $8,522 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 24°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HunterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.2 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Roan MountainCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| Beech Mountain, NCTown | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Elk Park, NCTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WataugaCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Cove Creek, NCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| Mountain CityTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Bluff CityCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Banner Elk, NCTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| BristolCity | 17 mi | 32.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, TN in?
- Butler is in Johnson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Butler, TN?
- About 127 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Hunter (6.8 mi), Hampton (9.6 mi), Valley Forge (9.6 mi), Biltmore (11 mi), Roan Mountain (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023