ButlerOK
A town of 207, settled in 1898.
Is Butler a good place to live?
Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Butler. Butler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
207 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Butler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Butler, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Butler.
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Butler is longer
At 31 minutes, Butler’s average trip to work is above both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 5.6% of Butler residents live below the poverty line. Most working residents leave Butler for work: only 0% work in town.
| Butler | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Butler, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Butler, expect four seasons and hot summers
Butler has chilly winters and hot summers. At 95°F, Butler’s July high is above both the Oklahoma town median (93°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Crime reported in Butler
No violent or property crimes were reported in Butler in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Butler is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
A smaller share of adults in Butler report frequent mental distress than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Butler. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Butler. 16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Butler.
| Butler | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| What stands out | Butler | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.4% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Butler
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Butler; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Butler residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Butler for work
Where Butler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Butler
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Butler is a town in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 208 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 287 at the 2010 census.
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- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,772 ft
- ZIP code
- 73625
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Butler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Butler, OK a good place to live?
Butler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.