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Castalia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
142 Population 245/sq mi density
$50,714 Median Income $36,692 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $288,138 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
12 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Castalia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,714
33% below
$36,692 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
66% below
Zillow: $288,138
Violent Crime
12/100K
97% below
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Castalia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castalia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castalia residents earn a median household income of $50,714 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,692. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castalia is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,138. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Castalia reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Castalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castalia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,714
Per Capita$36,692
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$288,138
Housing Units84
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent12/100K
Property1,201/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,249 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Castalia was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.