Berry Creek, California

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Population in 2010: 1,424.
Males: 767  (53.9%)
Females: 657  (46.1%)
Median resident age:

56.6 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95916.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,426
Berry Creek:

$64,426
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,248

Berry Creek CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $412,700
Berry Creek:

$412,700
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $345,420; detached houses: $467,435; mobile homes: $228,980; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $111,602

Median gross rent in 2022: $876.

March 2022 cost of living index in Berry Creek: 93.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.9%
(30.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 55.6% for other race residents, 41.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Berry Creek, CA (2022)
    • 72774.5%White alone
    • 10210.5%Hispanic
    • 545.5%Asian alone
    • 444.5%Two or more races
    • 262.7%American Indian alone
    • 70.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Berry Creek, California as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Berry Creek is 287 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (22.8%), Greek (9.7%), English (6.1%), Irish (5.8%), Scottish (5.5%), Cajun (3.6%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2050 feet

55 residents are foreign born (3.0% Asia, 1.7% Latin America).

This place:

5.6%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,328 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,587 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (24.0 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (75.5 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (419.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Feather Falls, CA (1.8 miles ),
Cherokee, CA (2.7 miles),
Concow, CA (3.0 miles ),
Kelly Ridge, CA (3.0 miles ),
Oroville East, CA (3.3 miles ),
Forbestown, CA (3.4 miles ),
Robinson Mill, CA (3.4 miles),
Oroville, CA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.65 N, Longitude: 121.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Distribution of median household income in Berry Creek, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Berry Creek, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.1. This is about average.

City:

79.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.233. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.233
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.46. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.46
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.33. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.33
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00184. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00184
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Berry Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6703% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 142.7 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 214.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 231.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 149.4 miles away from Berry Creek center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 183.2 miles away from Berry Creek center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 194.7 miles away from Berry Creek center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Butte County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Fires: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Storms: 5, Landslides: 4, Mudslides: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Berry Creek:

  • PARADISE LODGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PARADISE, CA)
  • FEATHER RIVER HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; PARADISE, CA)
  • OLIVE RIDGE POST ACUTE CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • SHADOWBROOK HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • OROVILLE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • OROVILLE DIALYSIS CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • GOLDEN VALLEY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)

Amtrak station near Berry Creek:

  • 13 miles: OROVILLE (GRANDE AVE. AT STATE HWY. 70) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Berry Creek:

  • Butte College (about 13 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,649)
  • California State University-Chico (about 25 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Yuba College (about 37 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Sierra College (about 60 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 11,488)
  • American River College (about 69 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 20,452)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc (about 70 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 3,193)
  • Folsom Lake College (about 70 miles; Folsom, CA; FT enrollment: 5,308)

Public elementary/middle schools in Berry Creek:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Berry Creek: Schaefer Ranch (A), Zink Ranch (B), Big Bald Rock Trailhead (C), Dome Trailhead (D), Johnson Ranch (E), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Station 62 Harts Mill (F), Butte County Fire Department Station 61 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Indian Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Madrone Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Foreman Creek (A), Minnie Creek (B), Union Creek (C), Martin Creek (D), Galen Creek (E), Canyon Creek (F), Berry Creek (G), Wild Yankee Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Berry Creek include: Foreman Creek Recreation Area (1), Sycamore Creek Recreation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Butte County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.2%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Berry Creek:

Marital status in Berry Creek, CA
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 19.9%

For population 25 years and over in Berry Creek:

  • High school or higher: 89.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 46.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Berry Creek, CA (based on Butte County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic34,1017
Evangelical Protestant22,822129
Other11,03136
Mainline Protestant6,27224
Black Protestant4754
Orthodox2802
None145,019-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 50
Butte County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Butte County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Butte County:

0.82 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Butte County:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 133
Butte County:

6.10 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Butte County:

9.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Butte County:

25.1%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.3%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Berry Creek:

  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KNCO (830 AM; 5 kW; GRASS VALLEY, CA; Owner: NEVADA COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KKXX (930 AM; 1 kW; PARADISE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KEWE (1340 AM; 1 kW; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KPCO (1370 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Berry Creek:

  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHHZ (97.7 FM; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KYIX (104.9 FM; SOUTH OROVILLE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K258AQ (99.5 FM; YANKEE HILL, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KRCX-FM (99.9 FM; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K216CF (91.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: YOUR CHRISTIAN COMPANION NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLVC (88.3 FM; MAGALIA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHJQ (92.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMJE (101.5 FM; GRIDLEY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KZAP (96.7 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC.)
  • KLRS (92.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KTOR (99.7 FM; WESTWOOD, CA; Owner: SIERRA RADIO, INC.)
  • K213BZ (90.5 FM; RICHVALE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHSL-FM (103.5 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBNF (98.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCHO (91.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: UNIV. FOUNDATION/CA. ST. UNIV. CHICO)
  • K209AY (89.7 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: THE UNIV. FOUND. CA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMXI (95.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Berry Creek:

  • K18AO (Channel 18; OROVILLE/PARADISE, CA; Owner: CHICO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • K49CT (Channel 49; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF CHICO-REDDING, INC.)
  • K15CX (Channel 15; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCVU (Channel 30; PARADISE, CA; Owner: SAINTE PARTNERS II, L.P.)

Berry Creek fatal accident list:

May 2, 2020 05:27 PM, Sr-162, Lat: 39.586686, Lon: -121.434639, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 19, 2019 06:50 PM, Oro Quincy Rd, Lat: 39.615028, Lon: -121.441669, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 7, 2016 01:55 PM, Sr-162, Foreman Creek Rd, Lat: 39.594225, Lon: -121.444867, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 24, 2008 04:15 PM, Sr-162, Lat: 39.600620, Lon: -121.443840, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 9, 2008 02:07 PM, Oroville Quincy Hwy, Lat: 39.632400, Lon: -121.430770, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 7, 2007 09:30 PM, Bald Rock Rd, Lat: 39.636486, Lon: -121.394367, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 62.2mTotal length
  • 2,412Total average daily traffic
  • 288Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,695Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Berry Creek)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Berry Creek, CA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Berry Creek)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7FC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4898E, N4898E, N-4898E, Serial Number: 7FC-321, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 04/15/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Glenn I Johnson, Po Box 635, Berry Creek, CA 95916
  • Aircraft: JOHNSON GLENN I RUTAN VARIEZE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82GJ, N82GJ, N-82GJ, Serial Number: 489, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 05/13/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 05/31/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Glenn I Johnson, Po Box 635, Berry Creek, CA 95916

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Berry Creek, CA
  • 50.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.3%Wood
  • 9.2%Electricity
  • 3.6%Other fuel
  • 2.8%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Berry Creek, CA
  • 78.6%Wood
  • 15.7%Electricity
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Berry Creek compared to California state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Berry Creek on our top lists:

  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Syria (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
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