Catawissa, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
Catawissa, PA
At a Glance
How Catawissa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catawissa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Catawissa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Catawissa residents earn a median household income of $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,335. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catawissa is $139,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. Median rent is $652/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Catawissa reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 787/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Catawissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catawissa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.