Paradise, California
Quick Statistics
Paradise is a community in Butte County, California, home to about 7,392 people spread across 18.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,347 a year, and a typical home is worth about $416,000. About 43.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 72 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Paradise ranks number 562 of 1,570 in population, number 1,003 in median household income, number 901 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Paradise 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. | Magalia, CA | 4.5 mi. | 7,389 |
| 2. | Concow, CA | 5.1 mi. | 183 |
| 3. | Butte Creek Canyon, CA | 5.4 mi. | 713 |
| 4. | Yankee Hill, CA | 6.1 mi. | 232 |
| 5. | Butte Valley, CA | 6.3 mi. | 1,087 |
| 6. | Cherokee, CA | 8.1 mi. | 99 |
| 7. | Forest Ranch, CA | 10.3 mi. | 1,915 |
| 8. | Stirling City, CA | 11.0 mi. | 344 |
What is the population of Paradise, California?
Paradise has a population of about 7,392 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Paradise, California in?
Paradise is located in Butte County, California.
What is the median home value in Paradise, California?
The median home value in Paradise is about $416,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Paradise, California?
The median personal income in Paradise is about $29,347 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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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