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County Seat, County of Butte, City of Oroville
was Incorporated January 3, 1906
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
2nd CD; 1st SD; 1st & 3RD AD
CITY TYPE:
CHARTERED, Council Meets First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers, City Hall Complex, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville.
POPULATION INFORMATION
*City of Oroville Population - 13,250
*Greater Oroville Area - 55,000
*Butte County Population - 212,700
*Average Growth Rate - 1%
ECONOMIC INFORMATION
*Taxable Retail Potential - $368,391,793
*Taxable Retail Actual - $209,774,000
*Butte County Taxable Sales - $2,211,022,000
*Median New Home Price - $300,000
*Median Household Income - $53,197
*Lake Oroville Tourism (annual) - $1,100,000
*Labor Force - $5,100
*Butte County Labor Force - $98,800
QUICK FACTS
Total land area - 12.1 square miles
Elevation - 175 - 750 feet above sea level
Location - 65 miles north of Sacramento
Climate - Moderate, Mediterranean
Average Annual Rainfall - 27.34 inches
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
*Median Age - 32.6 yrs
*18 yrs & Older - 69.9%
*Education - 37% of all residents have completed
college-level coursework,
and or, have a Bachelors degree or higher.
*statistics from 2003, 2004, and 2005 data
MAYOR: Steve Jernigan
VICE MAYOR: Jamie Johannson
CITY ADMINISTRATOR : Sharon Atteberry
COUNCIL: Jack Berry, Sue Corkin, Jim Prouty,
Art Hatley, Mike Howard
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK: Sharon Atteberry
CITY ATTORNEY: Dwight Moore
TREASURER: Karolyn Fairbanks
POLICE CHIEF: Mitchel Brown
FIRE CHIEF: David Pittman
COMMUNIY DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC WORKS: Eric Teitelman
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE/HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Pat Griffin
FINANCE: Diane MacMillan
PERSONNEL: Liz Ehrenstrom
PARKS & TREES: Charles Miller
Transportation Highways:
Just 65 miles north of Sacramento, Oroville is located on
Highway 70, (Northern California's designated north-south highway).
Highway 70 makes
transportation to most Northern California cities easily accessible and also provides
a direct link to California's major freeways.
Interstate 5, (California's north - south freeway),
stretches the full length of the state and continues through Oregon and Washington.
Highway 99 is located only five miles west of Oroville and provides transportation
throughout Northern California from Sacramento to Red Bluff.
Air Transportation:
Sacramento International Airport is located 60 miles south of Oroville,
San Francisco International Airport is three hours (167 road miles) away.
Oroville Municipal Airport
is adjacent to an 18 hole golf course and club house, accommodates
private planes, charter flights and private jets.
Public Transit:
Oroville Area Transit System (OATS) serves most residents in the Greater Oroville area,
making bus transportation easy and reliable. The system operates from 7 am to 5 pm,
Monday through Friday (except holidays). Greyhound Bus Lines is also available to and
from the City of Oroville.
Medical:
Oroville Hospital, a 153 bed facility, offers state-of-the-art
medical services.
Education:
California State University Chico (CSUC) is 30 minutes from Oroville. Butte
Community College is 15 minutes away. Three High Schools are located in the area.
Over 20 Elementary Schools are located nearby, both private and public.
Local Parks:
Feather River Parkway: This five mile loop overlooks the Feather River and is
popular with walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Feather River Parkway runs along
Bedrock Park, complete with a swim area, amphitheater and tennis courts.
Mitchell Park: This 24 acre area features several youth baseball fields,
softball fields, a baseball stadium, and picnic facilities. It is also the home
to Play Town USA (a theme playground for children).
Nelson Park and Swimming Pool: Three lighted fields serve the Feather River
Park and Recreation District's softball program, and four lighted youth fields
are used by the Thermalito Little League at the park, which is located at Sixth
Street and Nelson Avenue. A tot lot, with picnic tables and playground equipment
is provided. There is also a swimming pool open during the summer, tennis courts,
sandlot volleyball court, and recreation center.
Other parks include Hammon Park,
Hewitt Park, Soroptimist Park,
Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Palermo Park and Swimming Pool,
and Rotary Park,
and Bedrock Park.
Golf Courses:
Table Mountain Golf Course:
(530) 533-3922. This 18-hole, 6,472 yard long course, with a par 72, is open seven
days a week. It offers a driving range, two practice putting greens and a practice
sand trap. An airplane tie down area is adjacent to the parking lot for fly-in golfers.
Kelly Ridge Golf Course: (530) 589-0777. A nine-hole, 4,160 yard long course,
with a tight par 66, provides challenging golf while offering a park like setting
with spectacular views of Lake Oroville and the surrounding valley.
Dingerville USA: (530) 533-9343. Overlooking Table Mountain, this 9-hole, 1,271
yard long course, with a par 27, is close to the Oroville Wildlife Refuge.
Bike Trails:
Bedrock Park: A 2.5 mile paved bike path is available with a view of the
Feather River. Feeling more adventurous? There is a
41 mile off-road trail
through the Wildlife Refuge, Feather River Area, and Oroville Dam.
Feather Falls: This trail is for intermediate riders only. The off road
ride starts at the Feather Falls parking area and continues for 3.5 miles.
Riders will enjoy a terrific view at Look Out Point.
Feather River/Oroville Dam: For experienced riders only. This 15 mile ride
takes you just outside Oroville and a ride along the Feather River. Oroville is
home of the Lake Oroville Classic Bike Race each May.
Horse Trails:
There are numerous trails located in the Oroville Area. A 15 campsite area
is located at
Loafer Creek State Park, which includes a handicapped accessible
horse washing station. Horse tethering and feeding stations are near each
campsite. For additional information call (530) 538-2200.
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