At a Glance
Median Income
$69,821
$27,491 per capita
Home Value
$174,700
Zillow: $305,329
Median Rent
$719/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.4% smoking rate
How Castle Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Dale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Dale residents earn a median household income of $69,821 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,491. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Dale is $174,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,329. Median rent is $719/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
32.3% of adults in Castle Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Dale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,463
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,821
Per Capita$27,491
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,700
Rent$719
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$305,329
Housing Units578
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation5,798 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Castle Dale was founded in 1877.
The median home in Castle Dale was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.