At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$19,571 per capita
Median Rent
$883/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
1,889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Castleford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castleford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castleford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castleford residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,571. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Castleford reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,889/100K.
Education
4.9% of adults in Castleford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castleford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,660/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$19,571
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$5,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$883
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$366,823
Housing Units70
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property1,889/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,874 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Castleford was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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