Castalia, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
223 Population 293/sq mi density
$635 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Castalia, NC

At a Glance

Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Rent
55%
Poverty
292%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castalia a Good Place to Live?

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2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

17.9% of adults in Castalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castalia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population223
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,570
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$2,884M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

Home Value
Rent$635
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$212,686
Housing Units187
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation306 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Castalia was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.