Butler County , Iowa
Population: 14,301 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $69,651 Home $156,500 Rent $780/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,301 residents, Butler County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$69,651
Median Income
household
$156,500
Home Value
median
$780/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $69,651 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,364 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| Median Home Value | $156,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $780/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,301 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.3%
Obesity
9.5%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
38.8%
High Blood Pressure
25.7%
No Physical Activity
20.3%
Depression
31.3%
Insufficient Sleep
79.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 27.1 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.28
🌀 Hurricane
10.01
🔥 Wildfire
22.42
❄️ Winter Storm
58.27
🌍 Earthquake
9.16
☀️ Drought
88.55
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