Richvale, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
298 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$530 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$965 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.5% 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 5 4 45
Feb 5 4 47
Mar 4 5 51
Apr 2 2 56
May 1 0 63
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 4 1 51
Dec 5 2 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Richvale Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Biggs Elementary
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Biggs High
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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

Orchard Hospital
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Oroville Hospital
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Enloe Medical Center
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Feather River
20 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
56 miles, S • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
76 miles, N • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
106 miles, E • 2.3 star
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