Catawba, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Price County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
176
Population
40/sq mi density
$65,357
Median Income
$22,090 per capita
$55,500
Home Value
$155,186 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 21.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Catawba has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 70.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
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
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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Catawba has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.0").