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Butte Valley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Butte Valley is a small town in California with a population of 870. Residents earn $94,531 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
870 Population 48/sq mi density
$94,531 Median Income $55,070 per capita
$492,400 Home Value
62°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$492,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,531
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $492,400
75% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.5%
62% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Butte Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population870
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,531
Per Capita$55,070
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute26 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$492,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units511
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking14.8%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.5%
Libraries7

Is Butte Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butte Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Butte Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butte Valley is $94,531, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Butte Valley is $492,400, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Butte Valley is a highly educated community — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Butte Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Butte Valley has a population of 870 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.2%), with 14.1% Hispanic.

Population

870
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
18.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.6%
Female 61.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Butte Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butte Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butte Valley is $94,531, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Butte Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,531
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,070
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home47.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Butte Valley is $492,400, 75% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$492,400
75% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units511
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Butte Valley, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 28.0% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butte Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.9%
Dental Visits59.7%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities632
Butte Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.3 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.3 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates39.6688°N, 121.6459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 93.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.5%
62% above US avg
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+26.1%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area18.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.5%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone52.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home47.4%

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