At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
4,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cateechee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cateechee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cateechee a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cateechee reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,455/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Cateechee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cateechee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population988
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,937/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,839
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,261
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$283,603
Housing Units341
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property4,455/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation939 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute39 min
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cateechee was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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