Catawba, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
176 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$680 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Price County
1
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Price County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 12
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 6 31
Dec 1 12 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 4%

Schools

Prentice Middle
12 miles, E 2.3 star
Prentice Elementary
12 miles, E 2.8 star
Prentice High
12 miles, E 3.7 star
Phillips High
12 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
49 miles, NW 1 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
54 miles, E 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
58 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Flambeau Hospital
28 miles, NE 3.2 star
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
28 miles, W 3.2 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
39 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
66 miles, W 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
67 miles, S 1 star
Ford Airport
118 miles, E 1 star