Nelson, California
Nelson: Situated in the northern Sacramento Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this small unincorporated community is located within Butte County.
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Butte in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Butte County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5521,-121.7655 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 07:38:53 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 43℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Nelson is located at 39°33'8"N 121°45'56"W (39.5521100, -121.7655300).
Nelson map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Nelson, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110246 | Butte College | Oroville (CA) | 95965-8399 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Nelson, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
| CIC | Chico station | West 5th and Orange Streets | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
| CNG | Corning, California | 1081 Solano Street | BUS |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Nelson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richval Post Office | Richvale (CA) | 95974 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Nelson, Michigan township in Saginaw County, Michigan. with a population of 5,142 people.
- Nelson, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America. with a population of 3,140 people.
- Nelson, Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,395 people.
Other cities in Butte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butte County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,867 | The most populous city in Butte County, California. |
| Oroville | 20,237 | County seat of Butte County, California, USA |
| Magalia | 11,310 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| Gridley | 7,397 | City in California |
| Thermalito | 6,646 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| South Oroville | 5,742 | Census designated place |
| Paradise | 4,329 | City in Butte County, California |
| Biggs | 2,025 | City in California, USA |