Chico, CA
Living in Chico
Bikeability80
Walkability59
Commute94
Public Transit39
Affordability55
Public Safety41
Airports30
Hospitals30
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
95kPopulation+9.4k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$328kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$966Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas59%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chico
United States45
California55
Chico Metro Area50
Butte County50
Property Crime in Chico
United States48
California56
Chico Metro Area61
Butte County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 8 | 2 |
| Feb | 46 | 8 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 42 | 9 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chico
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chico, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chico, CA
Chico Oaks Adventist School
0 miles, SE
Notre Dame School
3 miles, SW
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
5 miles, NW
Paradise Adventist Academy
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chico, CA
California State University-Chico
3 miles, SW
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
62 miles, NW
Simpson University
65 miles, NW
William Jessup University
71 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chico, CA
Enloe Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Adventist Health Feather River
13 miles, E
Oroville Hospital
23 miles, SE
Glenn Medical Center
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chico, CA
Redding Municipal Airport
58 miles, NW
Sacramento International Airport
74 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
102 miles, SW
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
110 miles, E