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Catawba, SC
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Catawba, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Catawba a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Catawba residents earn a median household income of $55,385 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,684. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catawba is $198,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,236. Median rent is $1,525/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Catawba reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,870/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Catawba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catawba has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.