The Town FilesButler, Georgia
City in Taylor County · population 1,881 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $81,300
- Household income
- $21,700
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.2
Butler is a city of 1,881 people in Taylor County, Georgia. The median home is worth $81,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 93% of Georgia towns.
How Butler ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Butler is worth $81,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $21,700, which is more affordable than 39% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $592 a month. 41.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Butler | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $592 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $21,700 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Butler
| People | Butler | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Butler
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Butler since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1954 about 2.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 2025.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Taylor County
Taylor County had 1,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,284 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Butler itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Butler
4 public schools with 1,190 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | 9-12 | 371 | 12.0 |
| Taylor County Primary School | PK-2 | 322 | 12.9 |
| Taylor County Middle School | 6-8 | 254 | 11.5 |
| Taylor County Elementary | 3-5 | 243 | 10.6 |
Towns near Butler
- Reynolds, GA8.3 mi · 926 people · home $78,800
- Roberta, GA17.3 mi · 813 people · home $166,800
- Marshallville, GA18.6 mi · 1,048 people · home $77,500
- Talbotton, GA19.5 mi · 742 people · home —
- Fort Valley, GA20.8 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Oglethorpe, GA20.9 mi · 995 people · home $65,300
- Montezuma, GA22.0 mi · 3,047 people · home $107,700
- Lincoln Park, GA22.2 mi · 817 people · home $167,600
Butler questions
Is Butler, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Butler scores better for retirees than 97% of Georgia towns and quieter than 72%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Butler?
The median owner-occupied home in Butler is valued at $81,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $21,700, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $592 a month.
What is the weather like in Butler?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Butler get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Butler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1954. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)