Oroville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
19,855
Population
1,428/sq mi density
$51,893
Median Income
$25,124 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$307,957 Zillow
$1,074
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
981
Violent Crime/100K
3,882 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,893 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
981 violent crimes/100K (158% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oroville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 189 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4954°N, 121.5601°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 111 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Oroville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").