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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
Parks & Recreation in Chico (5)
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
State Park
292 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.
Entrance: $30
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, ...
Weather: Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F...
South Yuba River State Park
State Park
3,538 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sutter Buttes State Park
State Park
1,769 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover Gold Rush history, and witness the resilience of nature in its post-fire recovery. Adventure awaits at every turn—Whiskeytown is calling...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Motorized Boating, Sailing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), ...
Weather: Whiskeytown NRA is in a Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers followed by cool, wet winters. Summer temperatures often reach the upper 90's to lower 100 degrees Fahrenheit, as well ...