Butler, Oklahoma

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Butler, Oklahoma
Town
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Location of Butler, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°38′11″N99°11′11″W / 35.63639°N 99.18639°W / 35.63639; -99.18639
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Custer
Area
[1]
 • Total0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,768 ft (539 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total208
 • Density488.26/sq mi (188.64/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73625
Area code 580
FIPS code 40-10450 [3]
GNIS feature ID2411749 [2]

Butler is a town in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 208 at the time of the 2020 census, [4] down from 287 at the 2010 census. [5]

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Geography

Butler is located in western Custer County at the intersection of state highways 33 and 44. Highway 33 leads west 11 miles (18 km) to Hammon and east 12 miles (19 km) to U.S. Route 183, which in turn leads 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south to Clinton, the Custer County seat. Highway 44 leads south from Butler 14 miles (23 km) to Foss and Interstate 40.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Butler has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land. [5] Foss Reservoir is 5 miles (8 km) south of Butler.

Climate

Climate data for Butler, Oklahoma
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)47.8
(8.8)		53.1
(11.7)		62.2
(16.8)		72.9
(22.7)		80.5
(26.9)		89.4
(31.9)		95.6
(35.3)		93.3
(34.1)		84.6
(29.2)		74.4
(23.6)		60.2
(15.7)		49.9
(9.9)		72.0
(22.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)19.1
(−7.2)		24.4
(−4.2)		32.6
(0.3)		44.1
(6.7)		53.3
(11.8)		63.5
(17.5)		68.4
(20.2)		66.5
(19.2)		57.9
(14.4)		44.6
(7.0)		32.6
(0.3)		22.4
(−5.3)		44.1
(6.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.7
(18)		1.1
(28)		1.9
(48)		2.0
(51)		4.2
(110)		3.8
(97)		2.0
(51)		3.0
(76)		3.1
(79)		2.0
(51)		1.6
(41)		0.8
(20)		26.2
(670)
Source: Weatherbase.com [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 332—
1930 47342.5%
1940 428−9.5%
1950 351−18.0%
1960 3510.0%
1970 315−10.3%
1980 38823.2%
1990 341−12.1%
2000 3451.2%
2010 287−16.8%
2020 208−27.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 345 people, 138 households, and 104 families residing in the town. The population density was 815.0 inhabitants per square mile (314.7/km2). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 378.0 per square mile (145.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.28% White, 0.87% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 4.93% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.88% of the population.

There were 138 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,917. About 18.4% of families and 29.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Butler is in the Arapaho Public Schools school district. [8]

There was previously a Butler school district. In 1989, the district's enrollment was 180. [9] In 2008, the district administration was seeking a merger with Arapaho school district. [10] The merger occurred that year. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Town of Butler". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Butler (town), Oklahoma". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Butler town, Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Historical Weather for Butler, Oklahoma, United States".
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Custer County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved October 13, 2024. - Text list - 2010 map and 2010 list
  9. ↑ Killackey, Jim (December 17, 1989). "School Consolidation May Ease Money Woes in Custer County". The Oklahoman . Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Stogsdill, Sheila (May 11, 2008). "2 school districts to seek annexation". The Oklahoman . Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Killackey, Jim (December 17, 1989). "School Consolidation May Ease Money Woes in Custer County". The Oklahoman . Retrieved October 13, 2024.
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