Welcome to Butler, Ohio!

        Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Mohican and Clearfork Valley, Butler was originally founded in 1848 as Spohntown. Today the Village and the surrounding area still embrace family owned businesses and family oriented activities. The B&O Bike Trail starts in Hitchman's Park where you can relax before and after an enjoyable ride. 

          Scenic State Route 97 and 95 intersect in the village with travelers heading to the Mohican State Park, the Prairie Peddler in the fall, and numerous campgrounds in the summer.  Stop and Shop is the perfect opportunity to support our area from our local vendors. Please check out our local business page.  

Butler Statistics from JobsOhio as of 2020

  • In 2020, Butler, OH had a population of 858 people with a median age of 28.3 and a median household income of $48,750. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Butler, OH grew from 781 to 858, a 9.86% increase.
  • 100% of the residents in Butler, OH are U.S. citizens.
  • In 2020, the median property value in Butler, OH was $95,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.
  • Most people in Butler, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler, OH was 2 cars per household.


           The Village Hall is located at 111 West Elm Street with OFFICE HOURS FROM 9:00am to 3:00pm, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. The village owned utilities are water and wastewater.   

         The Village of Butler is a zoned community.  Permits are required before residents build and/or make improvements. Permits for door-to-door soliciation are also required and  paperwork may be obtained for both types of permits at the village hall during office hours for all permits. Permit fees and paperwork must be paid and completed before beginning door-to-door solicitation or building projects, any home with a posted "NO SOLICITORS INVITED" shall not be approached.