Why visit Durham
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 116 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include El Rey Theater, Honey Run Covered Bridge, A. H. Chapman House and Chico Midtown Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Durham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Durham
Durham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 5,834 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Durham, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Honey Run Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 8.0 mi
The bridge was lost in the Paradise/Camp Fire and is now being slowly rebuilt by volunteers
California State University, Chico
School · 7.4 mi
University in California, United States
Museums and landmarks16
A. H. Chapman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Single-family detached home in Chico, California
Chico Midtown Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
United States historic post office
Chico station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Railroad station in Chico, California
South Campus Neighborhood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Neighborhood in Chico, California
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W. W. Durham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Butte County, California
Chico Art Center
Museum · 7.0 mi
450 Orange Street, Chico
Mo-Fr 12:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00; PH off
Silberstein Park Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Little Chico Creek Greenway
Park · 6.7 mi
The Little Chico Creek Greenway is a creekside greenway which is located adjacent to the Little Chico Creek.
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes116
Amigos De Acapulco
Restaurant · Mexican · 6.8 mi
820 Oroville Avenue
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 10:00-16:00; Mo 11:00-17:00
Big Hot Crab
Restaurant · Seafood · 6.9 mi
701 Main Street, Chico
Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:00
Hula's Chinese Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Mongolian Barbecue · 6.4 mi
1937 East 20th Street, Chico
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
Kathy’s Deli
Restaurant · Asian, Burger, Sandwich · 6.8 mi
671 Walnut Street, Chico
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su Off
Pho Bonsa
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 7.1 mi
221 Normal Avenue, Chico
Su-Mo,We-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-20:00; Jun 28-Jul 10 off
Tacos Mary
Restaurant · Mexican · 7.0 mi
429 Ivy Street, Chico
Mo,Fr 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Tu-Th 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su...
Tender Loving
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 7.0 mi
365 East 6th Street, St. Chico
Tu-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-12:00
The Allies Pub
Bar and pub · 7.1 mi
426 Ste 130 Broadway Street
Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Woodstock's Pizza Chico
Restaurant · Pizza · 7.2 mi
240 Main Street, Chico
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
104 more on the map.
History
Durham was built on the site of a former Maidu settlement known as Eskini (also, Erskins and Es-kin).
Durham was founded by the Durham Family. It is named for W. W. Durham, member of the California State Assembly. The Durham station on the California and Oregon Railroad was established in 1870. In the mid-1900s the Northern Electric Railway (later the Sacramento Northern Railway) built an electrified rail line through Durham. Both railroads served Durham for many years with both passenger and freight service; the Sacramento Northern line was removed by the 1980s, and the California and Oregon (now Union Pacific) railroad no longer stops in Durham. The Durham House is a reminder of what Durham was back in its early years. Durham grew considerably as the site of the first California State Land Settlement Colony, established by an act of the state legislature in 1917. The Durham Flour Mill, which burned down several times, was an integral part of this community.
Originally focused on cattle and sheep ranching, the Durham economy is strongly focused on almond production. The first almond trees in the area were planted experimentally in 1875, and on a commercial scale in 1895. Today, almonds, walnuts, and rice are the most important crops grown in the area.
From the History section of Durham, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Americas Best Value Inn Chico
Motel and hotel · 6.9 mi
740 Broadway Street, Chico
Churches and places of worship17
St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Saint James Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
2416 Faber Street, Durham
Chico Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Church · Quaker · 6.5 mi
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare4
Kindcare Pharmacy and Medical Supply
Clinic and pharmacy · 7.0 mi
230 Walnut Street, Chico
Map of Durham
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 5.1 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 45°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 1.4 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 55°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 47°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chico Univ Farm Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Butte County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-07-25: Park Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-02: Thompson Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Paradise Skypark (PYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Butte Valley 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Chico 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Hamilton City 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Oroville 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Biggs 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- South Oroville 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Kelly Ridge 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Forest Ranch 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Corning 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Yuba City 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chico Midtown Station Post Office, Sseroff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Durham House Inn Front Courtyard, Sseroff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honey Run Covered Bridge, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Chico station-00769, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A. H. Chapman House, Chico (2025)-L1007056, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Chico, California, Rifflebox, CC BY-SA 4.0
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