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Colusa, California, in Colusa county, is 36 miles S of Chico, California (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Sacramento, California. As of the year 2000 census, 5,402 people lived in Colusa.
In Colusa, about 55% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.
Colusa is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Colusa had a median family income of $41,833.
Colusa residents donated more money ($340) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 62% of living spaces in Colusa are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Colusa, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Colusa compared to other places in the state.
In Colusa, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Colusa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Colusa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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