Utah
Castle Valley is a small town in Utah with a population of 348. Residents earn $44,464 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Castle Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Castle Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Castle Valley is $44,464, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Castle Valley is $359,700, 28% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Castle Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,464 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,487 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 688 |
| County GDP | $939M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,860 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 46.4 min |
| Work from Home | 47.0% |
| Census Median | $359,700 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,860 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,357/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,779 ft (1,457 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6321°N, 109.3960°W |
| County FIPS | 49019 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 46.4 min |
| Work from Home | 47.0% |