Butler County , Kentucky

Population: 12,373 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $52,003 Home $105,500 Rent $688/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 12,373 residents, Butler County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Butler County in the bottom 18% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$52,003
Median Income
household
$105,500
Home Value
median
$688/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $52,003
Per Capita Income $25,198
Poverty Rate 18.6%
Median Home Value $105,500
Median Gross Rent $688/mo
Owner Occupied 73.1%
Renter Occupied 26.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 12,373
Median Age 41.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 9.5%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 18.1  ·  18th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
45.58
🌀 Hurricane
19.61
🔥 Wildfire
5.31
❄️ Winter Storm
25.02
🌍 Earthquake
66.95
☀️ Drought
31.30

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