Butte County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
209,470 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,574 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$408,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,175 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chico Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chico Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 4 43
Feb 7 5 45
Mar 6 4 49
Apr 3 1 53
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 5 1 48
Dec 8 4 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 3, CA
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Schools

Paradise Intermediate
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Paradise Elementary
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Butte College
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
California State University-Chico
14 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Feather River
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Oroville Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
Enloe Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Orchard Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
67 miles, S • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
69 miles, N • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
98 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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