Butte County
Government AdministrationUnited States1001-5000 Employees
Butte County is a county government in the United States that operates through 23 departments and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors representing five districts and provides services including elections, road maintenance, public safety, solid waste disposal, and health and human services. The county spans 1,636 square miles, ranges from 90 to 7,800 feet in elevation, and has a population of about 220,000, with five incorporated towns: Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and Paradise. The agriculture sector is identified as the backbone of the local economy, with an emphasis on protecting and enhancing agricultural activity and open spaces. In 2026, the Building Division received the Building Department of the Year Award; the Department of Public Works initiated the Skyway Roadside Fuels Reduction Project, and Emergency Management secured a grant for the DROP project, illustrating ongoing county initiatives.
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