Cateechee, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
988 Population 1,937/sq mi density
$1,261 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cateechee, SC

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,261/mo
8% above
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
469% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Rent
108%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
569%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cateechee a Good Place to Live?

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2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population988
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,937/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,839
Unemployment20.5%
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%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation939 ft

Education

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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.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.