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Oroville, California · ZIP 95966

Oroville — ZIP 95966

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Oroville (95966) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Oroville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $316K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby14

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index88/100
Typical home value$316K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$316K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,646

Violent Crime

1,171

Property Crime

3,475

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Butte County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Ophir ElementaryKG–05452
37%
42%
Helen M. Wilcox ElementaryKG–03592
22%
27%
Ishi Hills Middle06–08294
17%
28%
Golden Hills Elementary04–05274
17%
32%
Oakdale Heights ElementaryKG–05252
17%
17%
Las Plumas High09–121,265
16%
37%
Oroville High09–12872
12%
42%
Stanford Avenue ElementaryKG–05403
12%
12%
The Studios @ Central05–08300
12%
22%
Wyandotte AcademyKG–05249
8%
12%
Ipakanni Early College CharterKG–1263
5%
25%
Come Back Butte Charter09–1293Not reportedNot reported
HoncutKG–0314Not reportedNot reported
Sierra Del Oro Inclusive PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,335

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95966 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95966 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95966 is approximately $316K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95966 in Oroville has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.