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Stirling City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Butte County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
436 Population 369/sq mi density
$56,026 Median Income $26,759 per capita
$256,800 Home Value $125,435 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
198 Violent Crime/100K 1,962 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,026 median income, 34.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stirling City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,026
25% below
$26,759 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
9% below
Zillow: $125,435
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
48.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
34.5%
858% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Stirling City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stirling City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
91%
Rent
82%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
958%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stirling City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stirling City residents earn a median household income of $56,026 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,759. The unemployment rate stands at 34.5% (858% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Stirling City is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,435. Median rent is $950/month, with 48.1% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Stirling City reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.

Education

3.4% of adults in Stirling City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stirling City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population436
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,026
Per Capita$26,759
Unemployment34.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A
Home Value$256,800
Rent$950
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$125,435
Housing Units197
Rent Burden48.1%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,449 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband59.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Stirling City was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% 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.