Butler County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Butler County, Kansas, is the largest county by area in the state, offering a mix of busy small towns, picturesque countryside, and recreational hotspots like El Dorado Lake. The region is prized for its community atmosphere, affordable living, and access to Central Kansas attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
193,763
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.78°, -96.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,385
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
915 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EDK
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.