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Chico, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
102,032
Population
2,969/sq mi density
$67,929
Median Income
$38,201 per capita
$455,300
Home Value
$461,353 Zillow
$1,442
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
581
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,929 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$455,300 home value, $1,442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
581 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7590°N, 121.8177°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 86 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.0").