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Oroville, CA is located in Butte County in the northern part of California. It has a population of 19,541 and is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and its historical significance in regards to the gold rush. The city has been ranked as one of the best places to live in California by BestPlaces. The rankings take into account factors such as cost of living, education levels, crime rates, health care access, and housing affordability. Oroville is an affordable place to live with a moderate cost of living, low crime rates, good access to healthcare services and a variety of quality housing options available at reasonable prices. In addition to these advantages, Oroville also offers excellent educational opportunities with high school drop-out rates below state levels and college enrollment at 4 year universities well above the national average. Overall, Oroville is an excellent place to call home for those looking for an affordable yet high quality lifestyle in Northern California.

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#43 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#281 2005 Best Places to Live
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We have lived here for 15 years now and have come to love it here. There are good and bad places everywhere and to be honest, in comparison to some other municipalities  More

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Can be a tough little town for some. Highway 70 improvements may help to bring this town up in terms of economy, culture, lifestyle. When the skilled workers left after  More

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If you like to Hike, Bike, Fish or Swim, maybe just lazy around some breath taking veiws, then this place is for you! Lake Oroville boasts some of the best bass fishing  More

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