Butte Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
870 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,531 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$492,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,134 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
5
Chico Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
6
Chico Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 4 44
Feb 8 5 47
Mar 7 5 51
Apr 4 2 55
May 2 0 63
Jun 1 0 70
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 6 1 50
Dec 9 6 44

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

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, NE • 1.9 star
Paradise Elementary
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Butte College
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
California State University-Chico
11 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Feather River
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Enloe Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Oroville Hospital
13 miles, S • 2.3 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
67 miles, N • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
101 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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