At a Glance
Median Income
$11,540
$11,042 per capita
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cates a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cates residents earn a median household income of $11,540 , which is 85% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,042. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cates reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cates has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female83% / 17%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$11,540
Per Capita$11,042
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership18.8%
Zillow$176,682
Housing Units115
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cates was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
85.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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