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Butler, KY

Butler, KY.

Population: 4,715 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Butler, KY is $286,266 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $296,000 after a median 19 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$286,266

Typical home value

+7.8%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$286,266
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+41.1%
10-year appreciation
+116.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$286,266
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$296,000
Median list price
$222,000
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,897/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,141/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Northern Elementary School, Phillip Sharp Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
16.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,892
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,058

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Gene Snyder Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH DEARBORN HOSPITAL, INCOMPASS HEALTHCARE, ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+64 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,811
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,618
Average weekly wage
$1,165
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Arts & Entertainment

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ButlerState medianUS median
Typical home value$286,266$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$296,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market19 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,811$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Butler, KY?
$286,266.
What is the median sale price in Butler, KY?
$296,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Butler, KY?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Butler, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,442/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Butler, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind.
Is Butler, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Butler, KY. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Butler, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Butler, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Butler, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Butler, KY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Butler, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Butler, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Butler

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