Cathay, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
22 Population 122/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cathay, ND

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
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.

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 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

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%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation1,582 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband75.0%
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.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.