At a Glance
Median Rent
$635/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castalia a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Castalia reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,208/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,570
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$2,884M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
Home Value
Rent$635
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$204,504
Housing Units187
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property1,208/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation306 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%
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.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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