Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Catawba is a small town in Ohio with a population of 280. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Catawba receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Catawba offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Catawba is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Catawba is $139,300, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Catawba experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,057 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,001 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,558 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,614 |
| County GDP | $6,091M |
| Restaurants | 239 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 350 |
| Manufacturing | 141 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $139,300 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,878/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9996°N, 83.6219°W |
| County FIPS | 39023 |
Winner: Republican by 29.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.2% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 239 |
| Retail Stores | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |