Richvale, California

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Population in 2010: 244.
Males: 170  (70.0%)
Females: 74  (30.0%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
California median age:

37.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,426
Richvale:

$64,426
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,248

Richvale CDP income, earnings, and wages data

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

$412,700
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $480,792; detached houses: $479,433
March 2022 cost of living index in Richvale: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Richvale, CA (2022)
    • 19782.1%White alone
    • 2410.0%Two or more races
    • 114.6%Hispanic



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Richvale, California as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richvale is 60 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (81.7%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 106 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (17.7 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (66.6 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (417.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Biggs, CA (2.4 miles ),
Thermalito, CA (2.8 miles ),
Gridley, CA (3.1 miles ),
Oroville, CA (3.2 miles ),
Durham, CA (3.2 miles ),
South Oroville, CA (3.3 miles ),
Palermo, CA (3.4 miles ),
Oroville East, CA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.49 N, Longitude: 121.74 W

Area code: 530

Distribution of median household income in Richvale, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richvale, 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 87.2. This is worse than average.

City:

87.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.233. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.5 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 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.46
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 17.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.39. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.39
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 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00184
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Richvale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6858% 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 123.6 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 218.1 miles away from Richvale 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 136.8 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 235.4 miles away from Richvale center
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 175.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 164.9 miles away from Richvale center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
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 Richvale:

  • LAKEVIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • GOLDEN VALLEY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • BIGGS GRIDLEY MEM HOSP D/P SNF (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GRIDLEY, CA)
  • GRIDLEY HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS CENTRE LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GRIDLEY, CA)
  • SHADOWBROOK HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • OROVILLE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)
  • OLIVE RIDGE POST ACUTE CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OROVILLE, CA)

Airports located in Richvale:

Amtrak stations near Richvale:

  • 10 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.
  • 17 miles: CHICO (W. 5TH & ORANGE STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richvale:

  • Butte College (about 12 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,649)
  • California State University-Chico (about 18 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Yuba College (about 28 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Sierra College (about 57 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 11,488)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc (about 60 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 3,193)
  • University of Phoenix-Sacramento Valley Campus (about 62 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 2,855)
  • American River College (about 63 miles; Sacramento, CA; FT enrollment: 20,452)

Public elementary/middle school in Richvale:

  • RICHVALE ELEMENTARY (Location: 5236 CHURCH STREET, Grades: 1-6)

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Notable location: Butte County Fire Department Station 71 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Richvale: Evangelical Free Church (A). Display/hide its location 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:

2.7 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.2%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

12.4%
Whole state:

7.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Richvale:

Marital status in Richvale, CA
  • Never married: 51.8%
  • Now married: 28.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.2%

For population 25 years and over in Richvale:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richvale, 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
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
California:

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
This 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:
Butte County:

12.3%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Richvale:

  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • KEWE (1340 AM; 1 kW; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMYC (1410 AM; 5 kW; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: THOMAS F. HUTH)
  • KUBA (1600 AM; 5 kW; YUBA CITY, CA; Owner: HARLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KKXX (930 AM; 1 kW; PARADISE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richvale:

  • 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.)
  • KRCX-FM (99.9 FM; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KMJE (101.5 FM; GRIDLEY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • K213BZ (90.5 FM; RICHVALE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCY (103.1 FM; COLUSA, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KHHZ (97.7 FM; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXCL (103.9 FM; YUBA CITY, CA; Owner: HARLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLVC (88.3 FM; MAGALIA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K216CF (91.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: YOUR CHRISTIAN COMPANION NETWORK, INC.)
  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • KZAP (96.7 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC.)
  • KHSL-FM (103.5 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHO (91.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: UNIV. FOUNDATION/CA. ST. UNIV. CHICO)
  • KMXI (95.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KFMF (93.9 FM; CHICO, 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Richvale:

  • K15CX (Channel 15; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEZT-CA (Channel 23; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: TELEFUTURA SACRAMENTO LLC)
  • K08NH (Channel 8; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: SAINTE PARTNERS II, L.P.)

Richvale fatal accident list:

Jan 17, 2008 06:55 AM, Midway, Lat: 39.486900, Lon: -121.744790, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 31, 2007 07:00 PM, Midway, Lat: 39.486572, Lon: -121.744781, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.8mTotal length
  • $84,000Total costs
  • 11,925Total average daily traffic
  • 978Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,709Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Sean M Brandel, Hwy 99 Richvale (Lat: 39.524167 Lon: -121.661111), Type: 56.0, Overall height: 56 m, Registrant: American Tower Corporation, Kent, Phone: (425) 251-8480

  • Deann VanScoy, Hwy 99 Richvale (Lat: 39.524167 Lon: -121.661111), Type: 56.0, Overall height: 56 m, Registrant: American Tower, L.P., Point- Richmond, Phone: (510) 236-3700

  • Shelley L Aitoro, Hwy 99 Richvale (Lat: 39.524167 Lon: -121.661111), Type: 56.0, Overall height: 56 m, Registrant: American Tower, L.P., Point- Richmond, Phone: (510) 236-3700

  • Shelley L Aitoro, Hwy 99 Richvale (Lat: 39.524167 Lon: -121.661111), Type: 56.0, Overall height: 56 m, Registrant: American Tower, L.P., Point- Richmond, Phone: (510) 236-3700

  • Hwy 99 Richvale (Lat: 39.524167 Lon: -121.661111), Type: 56.0, Overall height: 56 m, Registrant: American Tower Corporation, Point- Richmond, Phone: (510) 236-3700


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • RICHVALECDF, 1236 School Street (Lat: 39.494778 Lon: -121.747139), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WGM38,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.330 MHz, 159.375 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/16/2032, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • Lat: 39.499444 Lon: -121.748111, Call Sign: WPRM524,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.637 MHz, 452.787 MHz, 452.812 MHz, 457.787 MHz, 457.812 MHz, Grant Date: 10/21/2015, Expiration Date: 11/17/2025, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 39.495833 Lon: -121.747778, Call Sign: WPUZ866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.012 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2002, Expiration Date: 06/04/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/04/2012, Certifier: Craig Compton, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 794-3761, Fax: (503) 794-3759

  • OFFICE, Office (Lat: 39.494972 Lon: -121.742472), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 12.1 m, Call Sign: WRXY931,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.275 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/12/2033, Certifier: Sean Earley, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • 9010 WEIR, Richvale Weir (Lat: 39.479111 Lon: -121.769000), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WRXY937,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.275 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/12/2033, Certifier: Sean Earley, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

24 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Richvale)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richvale, CA
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richvale, CA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Richvale compared to California state average:

  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Richvale on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #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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