Castlewood, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
756 Population 657/sq mi density
$87,768 Median Income $33,313 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $442,758 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,768 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Castlewood, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,768
17% above
$33,313 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
37% below
Zillow: $442,758
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Castlewood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castlewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
63%
Rent
88%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castlewood 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

Castlewood residents earn a median household income of $87,768 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castlewood is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,758. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

25.7% of adults in Castlewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castlewood has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population756
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,768
Per Capita$33,313
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$442,758
Housing Units273
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,686 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Castlewood was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.