Cateechee, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Cateechee is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 988.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
988 Population 1,937/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $22,839 per capita
N/A Home Value
$1,261 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,261
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Cateechee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population988
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,937/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,839
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$6,019M
Commute39 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,261
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation939 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+75.5%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute39 min
Libraries4

Is Cateechee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cateechee receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Cateechee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Cateechee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cateechee has a population of 988 with a density of 1,937 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 7.8% Black.

Population

988
Total Population
1,937
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cateechee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cateechee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cateechee is N/A. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Cateechee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,839
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
IRS Avg AGI$73,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,956
County GDP$6,019M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare211
Retail364
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,261 (8% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,261
8% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
In Cateechee, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cateechee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities211

Crime Rates: Cateechee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Cateechee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall2.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation939 ft (286 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,937/sq mi
Coordinates34.7666°N, 82.7788°W
County FIPS45077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+75.5%
School Test Score4.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,937/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities211
Restaurants263
Retail Stores364

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Work from Home6.8%

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