Lake Butler, FL

Lake Butler, Florida

Lake Butler, Florida, in Union county, is 25 miles N of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is home to some 1,927 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Butler

In Lake Butler, about 45% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Lake Butler than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Butler had a median family income of $29,000.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Butler. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Lake Butler Housing

According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Lake Butler was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lake Butler, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Lake Butler, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Lake Butler, FL

Comparing Lake Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Lake Butler Almanac

Lake Butler Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Butler Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lake Butler, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Butler Public Libraries

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Lake Butler High Schools (2004)

UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1000 S LAKE AVENUE
386-496-3040
Serves 576 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

THE OUTPOST
55 SW 6TH STREET
386-496-1300
A Non-traditional School
Serves 15 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Lake Butler Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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