South Oroville, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
2,811 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,785 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,042 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.0% 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 7 7 49
Apr 3 2 53
May 2 0 61
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 6 2 49
Dec 9 5 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Oakdale Heights Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Las Plumas High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Helen M Wilcox Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Golden Hills Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Butte College
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
California State University-Chico
24 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Oroville Hospital
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Orchard Hospital
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Feather River
19 miles, N • 3.2 star
Adventist Health and Rideout
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
54 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
95 miles, E • 2.3 star
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