Golf in Durham

Durham is a small community in Butte County in the Sacramento Valley, south of Chico on State Route 99. The community occupies flat valley terrain in the agricultural zone that dominates much of Butte County's southern extent. The surrounding farmland produces rice, almonds, walnuts, and other crops typical of the northern Sacramento Valley. Durham is primarily residential with limited commercial services, and residents typically travel to Chico for most employment and retail needs. Butte County's agricultural land dominates the landscape in this part of the county, with orchards and irrigated fields surrounding the small community. The community is within easy commuting distance of Chico via State Route 99. Durham is one of several small agricultural communities in southern Butte County that maintain a quiet rural character distinct from the more urban Chico area.