The Town FilesButler County, Iowa
14,268 people. The median home is worth $165,400 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $73,715.
Towns in Butler County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 2,015 | $196,700 | $75,885 | 46.3 |
| Shell Rock | 1,268 | $163,100 | $78,657 | 35.6 |
| Clarksville | 1,264 | $125,900 | $62,917 | 47.8 |
| Aplington | 1,116 | $147,500 | $74,773 | 36.4 |
| Greene | 990 | $120,700 | $56,335 | 41.5 |
| Allison | 966 | $111,500 | $64,063 | 42.3 |
| Dumont | 634 | $74,800 | $58,214 | 35.4 |
| New Hartford | 570 | $114,700 | $84,375 | 38.2 |
People and housing
| Butler County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $812 | $820 |
| Median household income | $73,715 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
3,691 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,211 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 683 storm events in Butler County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Butler County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).