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Castana, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County
Castana, IA
At a Glance
How Castana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Castana a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Castana residents earn a median household income of $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castana is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,927. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Castana reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
3.0% of adults in Castana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castana has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.