Mineral rights in Butler County, Kansas
Butler County is a quieter corner of Kansas's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 15,050
- Wells on record
- 13%
- Avg lease royalty
up 100% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Butler County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Darrah Oil Company, LLC | 2 |
| Oneok | 1 |
| Point Exploration LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Butler County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 2 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Cherokee Platform basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 39 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 13% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Butler County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Butler County, Kansas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Darrah Oil Company, LLC, Oneok, Point Exploration LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Butler County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Butler County average about 13% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Butler County?
Start with the Butler County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Butler County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.