How long is the commute from South Oroville, CA?
Workers who live in South Oroville, CA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in South Oroville get to work
| Means of transportation | South Oroville | Butte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±7.4 points) | 71.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±7.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±3.6 points) | 12.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In South Oroville, the average commute is not measurably different from Butte County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Oroville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butte County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Butte County, South Oroville ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 822 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Oroville
| Vehicles available | South Oroville | Butte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±5.9 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±10.7 points) | 31.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% (±13.4 points) | 37.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±10.2 points) | 25.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In South Oroville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butte County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Oroville
| South Oroville | Butte County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±3.6 points) | 12.6% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±3.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±4.7 points) | 91.8% (±0.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Oroville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butte County (91.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Oroville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oroville | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Oroville | 1.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Palermo | 3.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oroville East | 3.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Thermalito | 3.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kelly Ridge | 5.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Biggs | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gridley | 11 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Rica | 13 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Loma Rica, CA (37.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kelly Ridge | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 6 | Gridley | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Paradise | 24.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Thermalito | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 9 | Biggs | 24.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Forest Ranch | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | South Oroville | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Oroville | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Durham | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Chico | 17.8 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Butte County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Oroville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Oroville
How long is the average commute in South Oroville?
Workers who live in South Oroville, CA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Oroville without a car?
6.0% of households in South Oroville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Oroville?
3.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in South Oroville worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Oroville CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Oroville CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Oroville CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Oroville CDP, California (place:73178, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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