At a Glance
Median Income
$65,357
$22,090 per capita
Home Value
$55,500
Zillow: $155,186
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
19.4% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 21.6% (500% 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.
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 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population176
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$22,090
Unemployment21.6%
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%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
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
Broadband80.5%
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.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.