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
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
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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