Butte County

CA · Pop. 104,573 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Butte County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 104,573.

$/Acre: $28,437
Property Tax: 0.73%
Growing Season: 239 days
Broadband: 47%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 271.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%
Local Sales Tax0.32%
Combined Sales Tax7.57%
Cost of Living Index123.4
Median Household Income$50,216
Poverty Rate19%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$28,437
Median Home Price$1312K
Acres for Sale2542
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season239 days
Annual Rainfall49.4 inches
Avg Summer High74°F
Avg Winter Low50°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,819 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)121 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K549
Property Crime /100K436
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town5 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyWeak