




Chico, California
Chico, CA Profile
Chico, CA, population 59,954 , is located
in California's Butte county,
about 81.4 miles from Sacramento and 100.8 miles from Santa Rosa.
In the 90's the population of Chico has grown by about 50%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Chico has been growing at an annual rate of 3.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Chico area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Chico Statistics
Chico Gender Information
Males in Chico: 29,422 (49%)
Females in Chico: 30,532 (51%)
As % of Population in Chico
Race Diversity in Chico
White: 82%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Chico
Age Diversity in Chico
Median Age in Chico: 25.9 (Males in Chico: 25.2, Females in Chico: 27.0)
Chico Males Under 20: 14%
Chico Females Under 20: 14%
Chico Males 20 to 40: 22%
Chico Females 20 to 40: 20%
Chico Males 40 to 60: 9%
Chico Females 40 to 60: 10%
Chico Males Over 60: 5%
Chico Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Chico
Chico Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Chico Median Household Income: $ 29,359
Chico Median Value of Homes: $ 138,600
Law Enforcement in Chico
Reported crimes in the Chico area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 47
Robbery: 63
Aggravated assault: 154
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 398
Burglary: 818
Larceny-theft: 1,378
Motor vehicle theft: 426
Arson: 55
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,937
Chico Location Information
Elevation: 195 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 22.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Chico
Durham 6.0 Miles
Hamilton City 9.4 Miles
Paradise 11.7 Miles
Magalia 14.9 Miles
Concow 18.3 Miles
Orland 19.1 Miles
Thermalito 20.1 Miles
Oroville 21.1 Miles
South Oroville 22.1 Miles
Corning 22.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Chico
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 81.4 Miles
Santa Rosa 100.8 Miles
Reno 108.7 Miles
Vallejo 114.6 Miles
Concord 121.5 Miles
Stockton 126.0 Miles
Berkeley 130.6 Miles
Oakland 135.1 Miles
San Francisco 138.7 Miles
Hayward 143.1 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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