At a Glance
Median Income
$44,659
$29,894 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
Zillow: $310,868
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
3,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Catawba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catawba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catawba a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catawba residents earn a median household income of $44,659 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catawba is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,868. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Catawba reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Catawba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catawba has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population632
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,659
Per Capita$29,894
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent$1,098
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$310,868
Housing Units362
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property3,734/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary1,948/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Catawba was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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