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Berry Creek, CA

Full City Profile · California · Butte County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
793 Population 14/sq mi density
$47,679 Median Income $29,493 per capita
$276,400 Home Value $232,639 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
566 Violent Crime/100K 6,178 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,679 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$276,400 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Berry Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,325 ft (709 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates39.6318°N, 121.4056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyButte County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 82.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0444 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 69 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 69 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 70 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 68 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 126 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 140 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 125 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 148 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 67 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 123 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 127 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 147 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 118 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 126 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 96 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 146 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 138 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 147 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 140 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 19 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 64 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 89 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 68 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 64 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 60 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 66 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 62 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 69 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 65 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 25 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 63 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 36 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 19 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 35 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 96 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIXIE (979,795 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 DIXIE 979,795 90 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 26 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 19 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 58 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 54 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 90 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 87 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 70 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 87 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 25 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 45 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 62 km
1988 49R 36,673 46 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 29 km
2020 SHEEP 29,150 98 km
2012 PONDEROSA 28,690 94 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 89 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 21 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 25 km
2007 ANTELOPE COMPLEX (WHEELER) 23,108 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 6.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 7.2 in

Berry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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