Butler County, KS

County in Kansas, Midwest · ranked on 35 metrics

Rank among US counties

Butler County, KS is a county in Kansas with a population of 69,842 (798th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (474th of 3,094), Median Household Income (518th of 3,093), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (593rd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,887th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,608th of 2,916).

Population
69,842
798th highest of 3,094
Density
48.8
1,485th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.64%
928th highest of 3,094
Area
1,430
414th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Kansas

At a glance

Median household income
$81,610
518th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$217,600
1,205th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$956
1,147th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.8%
1,717th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
8.55%
2,621st highest of 3,094
College degree
32.4%
593rd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
38.8%
1,264th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.6%
2,159th highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,626th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.3%
763rd highest of 3,094
Climate
56.4°F average
32°F in January, 80°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +41.2
69.6% Republican, 28.4% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)8.55%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    474th of 3,094
  2. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 450th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$81,610
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    518th of 3,093
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)32.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    593rd of 3,094
  5. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)22.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 550th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 566th of 2,916
  7. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    763rd of 3,094
  8. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 713th of 2,916
  9. Median Income$81,610
    Poorest Counties
    518th of 2,000
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 759th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,536
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,085th of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$956
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,940th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$217,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,887th of 3,092
  4. Adults with Obesity (%)38.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,608th of 2,916
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,526th of 2,916
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,431st of 2,916
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)23.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,469th of 3,094
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,447th of 3,094
  9. Heating Degree Days per Year4,622
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,432nd of 3,050
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)3.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,250th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (66), weakest Economics (65). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Bond County, IL89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  2. Pottawatomie County, KS88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Leavenworth County, KS88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  4. Clinton County, IL87% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  5. Spencer County, IN87% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Butler County, KS?
Butler County, KS has a population of 69,842, 798th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Butler County, KS rank best at?
Among US counties, Butler County, KS ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (474th of 3,094); Median Household Income (518th of 3,093); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (593rd of 3,094).
Where does Butler County, KS rank worst?
Butler County, KS ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,887th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,608th of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Butler County, KS?
Rankodex ranks Butler County, KS on 35 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

35 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics