Pennsylvania
Catawissa is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,498. Residents earn $53,472 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Catawissa receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Catawissa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Catawissa is $53,472, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Catawissa is $139,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $652 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Catawissa is below the national average at 262 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,050 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Catawissa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,472 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,335 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,914 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,813 |
| County GDP | $4,733M |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Healthcare | 202 |
| Retail | 262 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $139,700 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $652 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,270 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,225/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Total Violent | 262.5/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 262.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,049.9/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 262.5/100K |
| Theft | 787.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 131.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9531°N, 76.4599°W |
| County FIPS | 42097 |
Winner: Republican by 39.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 202 |
| Restaurants | 174 |
| Retail Stores | 262 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |