Sutter County

CA · Pop. 104,202 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Sutter County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 104,202.

$/Acre: $17,430

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 307 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax9.01%

Cost of Living Index116.9

Median Household Income$78,971

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,430

Median Home Price$792K

Acres for Sale3037

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season307 days

Annual Rainfall60.2 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,693 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak