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ButlerGA
A town of 1,935. Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,935
−4.6% since 2010
Typical home
$144K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
37.2
years
Jobs based here
812
Balanced
What makes Butler stand out
The 3 things Butler does most differently from other towns.
Butler’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →82°
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Tonight L 67°
Local news
All →- Taylor County vs Central - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/30/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Wheeler County High School vs. Taylor County High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Taylor County High School (Butler, GA) JV Footballmaxpreps.com · Sep 17
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Butler. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns
Butler beats the Georgia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
2 better8 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Butler | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.3% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.3% | 6.5% |
Upson Regional Medical Center
23.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
5th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Butler home is worth about $144K
The typical Butler home is worth about $144,000, up 5.9% in a year, 56% below the Georgia typical home.
$144KZillow home value
Typical home value
Butler$144K
Georgia$331K
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Butler’s public schools outperform 23% of Georgia districts
The public schools Butler’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 77% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Middle School | 6–8 | 245 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Butler has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–60°
Spring51–76°
Summer68–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Butler
Most working residents leave Butler for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (7%), Fort Valley (6%) and Macon-Bibb County (5%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Butler17%
Columbus7%
Fort Valley6%
Macon-Bibb County5%
Warner Robins4%
36 mi
median commute distance
812
jobs based in Butler
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Landmarks
2 places in Butler on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Butler
City in Georgia, United States
Butler is the county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 1,972 at the 2010 census, and 1,881 in 2020.
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