At a Glance
Median Income
$41,042
$30,488 per capita
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
248 sunny days/yr
How Catron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catron a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catron residents earn a median household income of $41,042 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Catron reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,164/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Catron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catron has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,042
Per Capita$30,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$105,645
Housing Units32
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,164/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation282 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband29.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Catron was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (16 miles).
43.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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