In Butler, Iowa, the median home price is $190,953, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $73,715; the population is 14,268; schools rate 8.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 25.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Butler at a glance
Population
14,268
Median Household Income
$73,715
Typical Home Value
$190,953
School District Rating
8.1
Violent Crime Rate
25.2
Avg Commute Time
24.7
About Butler
Butler has a population of 14,268. The median home value is $190,953, 20% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $73,715 (2% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Albion, Shell Rock, and Coldwater.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Butler
16 towns, by population.
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Butler at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Butler?
- Butler has a population of 14,268 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Butler?
- The median home value in Butler is $190,953. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Butler?
- Median household income in Butler is $73,715 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Butler in?
- Butler is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Butler?
- Butler contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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