Rising from the Sacramento River, its western boundary, to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, its eastern perimeter, Butte County’s elevation spans from 90 to 7,800 feet above sea level making the County geographically diverse. The County encompasses 1,636 square miles of land with a population of 220,000 residents. The majority of County residents live in one of the five incorporated towns or cities: Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville or Paradise. We would love to offer you a tour of the area.
Butte County government provides services to residents through 23 diverse departments. Services include elections, road maintenance, public safety, solid waste disposal, and health and human services to name a few. The County of Butte in has a variety of employment opportunities, in a wide array of disciplines.
