Living in Butte County, California

Butte County is a county in California with a population of around 219,186, part of the Chico, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Chico, Paradise, Oroville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,552/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $401K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Butte County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.