Butler County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
14,301 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,651 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 4 33
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 29, IA State House District 57, IA
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Schools

North Butler Elementary
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
Clarksville Elementary School
7 miles, E • 4.6 star
Clarksville High School
7 miles, E • 4.6 star
Shell Rock Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star

Colleges

Wartburg College
15 miles, SE • 2.8 star
University of Northern Iowa
22 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Waverly Health Center
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Floyd County Medical Center
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
23 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
80 miles, S • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
82 miles, NE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
94 miles, SW • 2.3 star