Is Mount Ida Rd / Miners Ranch Rd a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Oroville, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
113 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported traffic hazard involving a pedestrian near Featherdale and Mount Ida Road in the Oroville East area. | Mt Ida Rd, Oroville East, CA 95966 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement and fire crews responded to the area of Highway 162 and Ward Boulevard for a possible arson suspect. A man reportedly tried to light an unknown object on fire and was last seen walking down a nearby hill with a mountain bike. | CA-162 & Ward Blvd, Oroville East, CA 95966 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from a mini mart in the Feather Falls area about a possible impaired driver who had been drinking, then left in a gold Honda four-door with an identified license plate. The vehicle’s direction of travel was unknown. | Lower Wyandotte Rd, Feather Falls, CA 95940 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a woman reported down at a home near Rocky Bar Drive in Oroville. The situation was later confirmed as a death and medics were canceled while the coroner was requested. | Rocky Bar Dr, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible missing elderly man with early onset dementia near the Olive Drive and Mission Olive Road area in Oroville. Deputies are asked to be on the lookout after he was last seen earlier in the afternoon. | Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 | Missing Person |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are investigating a possible restraining-order-related violation involving a gold Nissan Rogue near Hurleton Road in the Oroville area after the reporting party said the vehicle was seen passing by on cameras and may be headed toward a nearby market. | Hurleton Rd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible choking medical emergency near the 2000 block of Forbestown Road between Hard Rock Road and Rex Lane in the Oroville area. | Forbestown Rd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a pedestrian may have overheated near Gold Country Casino as reported by the Chico dispatch. | Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible non-injury motorcycle crash in front of a location on Skyline Boulevard in Oroville, with a witness stating the rider was up and walking away. | Skyline Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint about a possibly abandoned utility vehicle parked near Hall Street across from Greenbrier in Silvergate. | Hall Dr, Oroville, CA 95966 | Traffic |
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Overview
Mount Ida Rd / Miners Ranch Rd is a rural neighborhood in Oroville, CA, with a median home price of $464,132 and average rent of $2,106, both below most California neighborhoods.
The area features mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with many residences built between 1970 and 1999 and a higher than average vacancy rate of 10.7%.
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The housing stock in Mount Ida Rd / Miners Ranch Rd is primarily owner occupied and includes a notable share of mobile homes.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Most residential real estate is owner occupied |
|---|---|
| Mobile Home Share | 30.8% of occupied housing |
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood has one of the lowest child poverty rates nationally and is considered peaceful and attractive for retirees.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Ranking | Better than 85.3% of California neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 40.8% |
|---|---|
| Middle Income | Higher income than 52.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Top Ancestries | Mexican 23.5%, English 17.5%, German 16.1%, Irish 8.8%, French 7.5%, Armenian 0.8% |
| Languages Spoken | English 91.2%, Italian, Spanish |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and rely on private vehicles, with a significant share carpooling.
Mount Ida Rd / Miners Ranch Rd offers short commute times and a strong car-dependent culture.
| Commute Time Under 15 Minutes | 41.4% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 60.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 20.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $464,132, less expensive than 86.0% of California neighborhoods.
What is the child poverty rate?
The child poverty rate is 0.0%, lower than 100.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.