At a Glance
Median Income
$53,472
$31,335 per capita
Home Value
$139,700
Zillow: $248,140
Median Rent
$652/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catawissa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.1% (42% 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 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,498
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,937/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$31,335
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,700
Rent$652
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units776
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent262/100K
Property1,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary262/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation535 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Catawissa was founded in 1774.
The median home in Catawissa was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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