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Chico, California: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Chico had 6.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 52% higher than the California rate (4.3). Its median household earns $66,977 and the median home value is $468,100. About 102,188 people live in Chico.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Chico?
In 2025 the Chico Police Department reported 677 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 6.6 per 1,000 people. That is 52% higher than the California rate (4.3), and about 2.0 times the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 2. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,861 (18.1 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 15% between 2022 and 2025 (589 to 677).
| Offense (2025) | Chico count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 677 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 118 | 1.1 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 71 | 0.69 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 486 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,861 | 18.1 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 166 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,516 | 14.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 179 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Chico changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 589 | 1,703 | 1 |
| 2023 | 626 | 1,872 | 3 |
| 2024 | 718 | 1,957 | 2 |
| 2025 | 677 | 1,861 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Chico Police Department's own reports.
How does Chico compare with California?
Households in Chico have a median income of $66,977 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $468,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,488 a month. About 102,188 people live on 34 square miles of land, roughly 2,973 per square mile. The city lies in Butte County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Chico | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,188 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,977 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $468,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 22.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 43.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Chico?
Chico has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is California Park (23 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Butte County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Chico?
No highway work zones were listed in Chico city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Chico?
Federal school lists place 34 public and 2 private schools within Chico. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park and Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Chico
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Chico city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Chico Cash Exchange (Chico), Gates Resale INC (Chico) and Sportsman's Warehouse #232 (Chico).
Liquor stores
19 liquor stores are on the map inside the Chico city limits: 5th & Ivy Liquor INC (Chico), ABC Market & Liquor (Chico), Anthonys Liquor (Chico), Bevmo (Chico), Blue Bird Liquor (Chico), City Liquor & Market (Chico), Corner Market (Chico), Downtown Market (Chico) and 11 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Chico city limits: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Chico Center (Chico).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Chico?
In 2025, Chico had 6.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (677 reported), 52% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 18.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Chico?
$66,977 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Chico?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $468,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Chico?
Butte County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Yuba City, CA (44 mi) · Redding, CA (63 mi) · Lincoln, CA (67 mi) · Rocklin, CA (72 mi) · Roseville, CA (73 mi) · Woodland, CA (75 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Butte County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Chico city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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