Palermo, California

Quick Statistics

Palermo is a community in Butte County, California, home to about 5,266 people spread across 29.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,231 a year, and a typical home is worth about $283,000. About 14.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.

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5,266
Total Population
▼ down 2% since 2012
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29.16 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,231
Median Personal Income
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$283,000
Median Home Value
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14.5%
College Educated
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93.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 12.4 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Palermo ranks number 648 of 1,570 in population, number 1,221 in median household income, number 1,166 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Palermo typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Palermo
# Town Distance Population
1.South Oroville, CA3.4 mi.2,846
2.Oroville East, CA4.8 mi.7,504
3.Oroville, CA4.9 mi.19,752
4.Thermalito, CA6.8 mi.6,720
5.Honcut, CA6.8 mi.271
6.Bangor, CA7.0 mi.597
7.Kelly Ridge, CA7.4 mi.2,825
8.Rackerby, CA9.0 mi.138
Frequently Asked Questions About Palermo

What is the population of Palermo, California?
Palermo has a population of about 5,266 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Palermo, California in?
Palermo is located in Butte County, California.

What is the median home value in Palermo, California?
The median home value in Palermo is about $283,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Palermo, California?
The median personal income in Palermo is about $27,231 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Palermo, 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 Palermo, 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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