At a Glance
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
27.6%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Butte Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butte Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butte Meadows a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Butte Meadows reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Butte Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butte Meadows has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$52,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,435
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,386 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.