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Cost of living in Butler County, KY

Part of the Bowling Green Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,571/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,373 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $661 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $428 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $121 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Butler County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$648
per month
1 bedroom
$661
per month
2 bedroom
$867
per month
3 bedroom
$1,215
per month
4 bedroom
$1,368
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Butler County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,003
per year
Individual earnings
$36,237
per year
Per capita
$25,198
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Butler County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$105,500
Annual property tax
$594

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Butler County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Butler County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Butler County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Butler County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.5 min
Drive alone
83.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Butler County

What it costs to live in Butler County each month.

Single person
$2,571
per month
  • Rent $661
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $121
Couple
$3,661
per month
  • Rent $867
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $173
Family
$6,130
per month
  • Rent $1,215
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $173

Frequently asked questions about Butler County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Butler County?

In Butler County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $661 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,215 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Butler County?

In Butler County, KY, the average household income is $52,003 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,237 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Butler County?

The estimated cost of living in Butler County, KY is approximately $2,571 per month for a single person, $3,661 for a couple, $6,130 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Butler County?

The combined sales tax rate in Butler County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Butler County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Butler County, KY would need approximately $2,571 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,003 per year ($4,334 per month). Butler County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Butler County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Butler County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Butler County?

The average home value in Butler County, KY is $105,500, with average annual property taxes of $594, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Butler County compare to other areas?

You can compare Butler County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Butler County is in the Bowling Green, KY metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources