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South Oroville, CA
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South Oroville, CA
At a Glance
How South Oroville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Oroville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Oroville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Oroville residents earn a median household income of $64,785 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,854. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% 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 South Oroville is $248,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $1,288/month, with 37.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
South Oroville reports 566 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,178/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in South Oroville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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.