At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Cathay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cathay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cathay a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cathay reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Cathay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cathay has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,295
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units12
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,582 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Cathay was founded in 1893.
The median home in Cathay was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
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