CatawbaWI
A town of 136, settled in 1898.
Is Catawba a good place to live?
Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Catawba. Catawba has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
136 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Catawba: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Catawba, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Catawba.
Catawba has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Catawba for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of Catawba residents live below the poverty line, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Catawba’s average trip to work is 21 minutes.
| Catawba | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Catawba
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Catawba has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Catawba has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 78°F, Catawba’s July high is below both the Wisconsin town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Catawba stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Catawba. Only 7 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Catawba. 33% of adults get no exercise outside work in Catawba.
| Catawba | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Catawba | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Catawba
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Catawba; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Catawba residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Catawba for work
Where Catawba’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Catawba
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Catawba is a village in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Catawba.
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- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,503 ft
- ZIP code
- 54515
Questions about Catawba
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Catawba, WI a good place to live?
Catawba has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.