At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$31,057 per capita
Home Value
$139,300
Zillow: $295,112
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
3,436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
293 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+
2.9 / 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 $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,057. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catawba is $139,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,112. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Catawba reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,436/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Catawba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catawba has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,057
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$295,112
Housing Units122
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property3,436/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,235 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Catawba was founded in 1838.
The median home in Catawba was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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