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Butte Valley, CA

Census-designated place in Butte County, California.

Population

1,087

Land area

18.3sq mi

People per sq mi

59

ZIP codes

0

Butte Valley and its ZIP codes

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Butte Valley at a glance

  • Butte Valley is 76% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $97,934, close to the California median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $462,100 (37% below California).

Local data for Butte Valley, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Butte Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,934

Poverty rate

31.2%

Median home value

$462,100

Homeownership

98.2%

Bachelor's or higher

45.6%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

29.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (231), Italian Americans (91), Irish Americans (64).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Butte Valley.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,505

78,544 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $7,060 per person

Butte County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Butte Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home25.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Butte Valley, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

168

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,384

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 41°F

56.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Butte Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Butte Valley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CherokeeCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.8
Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place7 mi20.5
Yankee HillCensus-designated place7.2 mi6
ParadiseTown7.2 mi18.3
DurhamCensus-designated place9.4 mi81.7
ConcowCensus-designated place9.7 mi27.4
MagaliaCensus-designated place11 mi14
ThermalitoCensus-designated place12 mi12.7
OrovilleCity12 mi13.9
Berry CreekCensus-designated place13 mi57.1
ChicoCity13 mi34.4
Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place13 mi2
RichvaleCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
South OrovilleCensus-designated place14 mi2.6
Oroville EastCensus-designated place14 mi21.6
Forest RanchCensus-designated place16 mi13.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Butte Valley, CA in?
Butte Valley is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Butte Valley, CA?
About 1,087 people live in Butte Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Butte Valley?
Nearby places include Cherokee (5.2 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (7 mi), Yankee Hill (7.2 mi), Paradise (7.2 mi), Durham (9.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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