At a Glance
Median Income
$35,560
$21,276 per capita
Home Value
$175,300
Zillow: $266,318
Median Rent
$699/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
16.5% smoking rate
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 $35,560 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,276. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oroville is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,318. Median rent is $699/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
8.4% of adults in Oroville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oroville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,686
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,560
Per Capita$21,276
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
B+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$699
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$266,318
Housing Units810
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute11 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Oroville was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (120 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
18.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.