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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 has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,531 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5371°N, 90.5335°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Price County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Catawba has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").