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Catawba, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Price County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
176 Population 40/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $22,090 per capita
$55,500 Home Value $155,186 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 3,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Catawba, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,357
13% below
$22,090 per capita
Home Value
$55,500
80% below
Zillow: $155,186
Violent Crime
212/100K
44% below
3,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 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)

Income
87%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
339%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Catawba a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,090. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Catawba is $55,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,186. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Catawba reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,255/100K.

Education

3.5% of adults in Catawba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Catawba has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population176
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$22,090
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$743M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,500
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$155,186
Housing Units88
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent212/100K
Property3,255/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,531 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Catawba was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.