Durham, California
Quick Statistics
Durham is a community in Butte County, California, home to about 5,340 people spread across 81.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $47,560 a year, and a typical home is worth about $700,100. About 49.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Durham ranks number 642 of 1,570 in population, number 607 in median household income, number 503 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Durham typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Butte Valley, CA | 8.2 mi. | 1,087 |
| 2. | Chico, CA | 9.1 mi. | 102,188 |
| 3. | Butte Creek Canyon, CA | 9.1 mi. | 713 |
| 4. | Richvale, CA | 9.6 mi. | 145 |
| 5. | Paradise, CA | 13.1 mi. | 7,392 |
| 6. | Thermalito, CA | 13.1 mi. | 6,720 |
| 7. | Nord, CA | 13.3 mi. | 190 |
| 8. | Cherokee, CA | 13.8 mi. | 99 |
What is the population of Durham, California?
Durham has a population of about 5,340 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Durham, California in?
Durham is located in Butte County, California.
What is the median home value in Durham, California?
The median home value in Durham is about $700,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Durham, California?
The median personal income in Durham is about $47,560 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Durham, California?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded in Butte County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Durham, California?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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