At a Glance
Median Income
$51,893
$25,124 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
Zillow: $302,221
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
633/100K
4,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Oroville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oroville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oroville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oroville residents earn a median household income of $51,893 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,124. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oroville is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Oroville reports 633 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,266/100K. The murder rate is 10.4/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Oroville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oroville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,855
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,428/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,893
Per Capita$25,124
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
B+
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,074
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$302,221
Housing Units8,283
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent633/100K
Property4,266/100K
Murder10.4/100K
Assault343/100K
Burglary913/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation189 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Oroville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
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.
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