Butte Meadows
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Butte Meadows is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,341 ft (1,323 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stirling City, 12.5 miles S.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 4,341 ftelevation · 1,323 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 35 / sq mipopulation density
- 95978ZIP code
About Butte Meadows
Butte Meadows is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States, five miles off State Route 32 on Humboldt Road. The area is about 45 minutes or 33 miles (53 km) east of Chico on SR32. Its elevation is listed at 4,340 feet (1,323 m) above sea level: certain to get snow in winter of any year. The area code is Area code 530. The area is just over one mile (1.6 km) from the Tehama County line. The post office that served Butte Meadows moved back and forth across the county line several times from 1878 to 1888. Butte Meadows' population was 74 at the 2020 census.
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Butte Meadows had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 35 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butte Meadows at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.14 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0853° N, 121.5427° W |
| ZIP code | 95978 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0609318 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butte Meadows
- Stirling City12.5 mi S
- Forest Ranch14.8 mi SW
- Cohasset16.6 mi SW
- Tobin16.6 mi SE
- Belden17.0 mi E
- Magalia18.7 mi S
- Caribou19.9 mi E
- Lake Almanor West20.7 mi NE
- Almanor21.3 mi NE
- Concow21.8 mi S
- Mineral21.9 mi N
- Prattville22.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Butte Meadows
What county is Butte Meadows in?
Butte Meadows is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Butte Meadows, CA?
74 people lived in Butte Meadows at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butte Meadows, CA?
The ZIP code of Butte Meadows is 95978.
What is the elevation of Butte Meadows?
4,341 feet (1,323 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butte Meadows?
Stirling City (12.5 mi), Forest Ranch (14.8 mi), Cohasset (16.6 mi), Tobin (16.6 mi), Belden (17.0 mi).
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