At a Glance
Median Income
$50,714
$36,692 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $307,511
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castalia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $307,511. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
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$307,511
Housing Units84
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
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
Broadband79.7%
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.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.