Oroville, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
19,855 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$937 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 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 8 7 43
Feb 8 7 45
Mar 6 7 49
Apr 3 2 53
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 5 2 49
Dec 8 5 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

STREAM Charter
<1 miles, NW
Central Middle
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Bird Street Elementary
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Wyandotte Academy
1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Butte College
12 miles, N • 1.4 star
California State University-Chico
22 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Oroville Hospital
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Orchard Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Feather River
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Enloe Medical Center
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
55 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
96 miles, E • 2.3 star
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