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