What Is Oroville Ca Like?

Oroville is the county seat of Butte County, California, United States. The population of the city was 15,506 at the 2010 census, up from 13,004 in the 2000 census.

Is Oroville California a nice place to live?

Oroville is a great town, but the population is always a bit underreported as most live outside city limits. There is about 62,000 people in the Oroville area, and yes, that skews the crime stats. ... The recreation aspect is fantastic with Lake Oroville, the Afterbay and forebay and wildlife area.

What is the crime rate in Oroville California?

With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, Oroville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 21.