Catawba, NC Rankings

Catawba, NC is a small town located in Catawba County. It has a population of almost 6,000 people and is known for its quaint and picturesque scenery. According to the Bestplaces rankings, Catawba has a cost of living index of 82 out of 100; the US average is 100. It also ranks higher than the national average for crime rate at 35 out of 100 compared to the US average of 38 out of 100. The high school graduation rate in Catawba is slightly lower than the national average, with 83% graduating compared to 88% nationally. Overall, these rankings show that Catawba is an affordable and safe place to live with some room for improvement in educational attainment.

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