Butler County
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Butler County, Kentucky, is a scenic rural area known for its rolling landscapes, friendly residents, and historic river towns. With a blend of small-town atmosphere and natural beauty, it attracts those interested in outdoor recreation, local culture, and quiet getaways. The county is a gateway to the Green River and showcases a welcoming, laid-back pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
193,763
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.21°, -86.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,927
Local Cost
$1,082
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-20.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1354 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWG
Distance
35 km
Explore
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.