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Biggs, California
City · Population 1,941 · #457 in California
About Biggs
Set in the northwestern part of California, Biggs is a small town counting 1,941 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Biggs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,157 residents per square mile.
📰 Biggs News Today
- Former Butte County mayor accused of sexual assault of minor foreign exchange student KCRA · Jul 9
- Gridley Police Arrest Former Biggs Mayor gridleyherald.com · Jul 9
- Annette Hamblin Obituary (1965 - 2026) - Biggs, CA - The Gridley Herald Legacy obituary · May 29
- Schedule - Biggs Wolverines (Biggs, CA) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 3
- Biggs Appoints Nicolas Gauthier as New City Administrator California City News · Feb 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Biggs Unique
- The only place in America named Biggs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Biggs
- Pizza Round-Up — pizza
- Big Momma’s Number 1 BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Biggs
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Biggs
- Biggs Elementary
- Biggs High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,941
Rank in state#457 of 482
Land area0.9 sq mi
Density2,157/sq mi
Coordinates39.4102, -121.7133