Rio Oso, CA


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Rio Oso, CA

About Rio Oso, CA

Living in Rio Oso, CA is a great experience. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area has some of the most beautiful landscapes in California. The town itself is a tight-knit community with a strong sense of camaraderie and friendship between its residents. Despite being small, there are plenty of outdoor activities to explore such as hiking and biking trails along the American River or fishing at nearby Folsom Lake. With great weather year round, locals can enjoy the outdoors nearly all year, making it an ideal place for those who love to stay active. There are also many restaurants, bars, and shops to visit in town that offer delicious eats and unique items from local stores and farmers markets. All in all, Rio Oso is truly a wonderful place to call home! Small-town complex - Northern California, northern part of Central Valley, 30 miles north of Sacramento.

State: California
County: Sutter County
Metro Area: Yuba City Metro Area
City: Rio Oso
Zip Codes: 95674
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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 100 ft above sea level

Yuba City and Marysville are Central Valley cities separated by the Sacramento River at the junction of the Feather River. The local economy has traditionally been agricultural and working-class in character. Proximity to Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe Region add to the list of available amenities.

The climate is pleasant particularly in winter, and there is plenty of nearby recreation with water and wildlife viewing areas. Cost of living is somewhat high for what is available in the region, crime is fairly high, and educational attainment is low.

The immediate area is level with a mix of general agriculture and orchards. Both rivers are broad and slow-moving. The Sierra Nevada mountain range rises to the east and northeast, with oak-studded foothills beginning just a few miles east of town. In summer, the Mediterranean valley climate produces hot, dry, clear days, with spells of 100-degree-plus heat. Winters are mild and occasionally foggy, with a few freezing days but little chance for snow. Most of the year’s rain arrives in winter.

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Rio Oso Cost of Living

Mild winters, nearby recreation, and close to sacramento make Rio Oso a great place to live.

$551,600
+38.7% higher than avg
$161,667
57.3% lower than avg
8.0 / 7.1
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Rio Oso Crime
43.1 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Rio Oso, California
$105,840
for a family
$38,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Rio Oso
   Mild winters
Cost of Living
   Nearby Recreation
Educational attainment
   Close to Sacramento
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