Virginia
Castlewood is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,120. Residents earn $58,958 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Castlewood receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Castlewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Castlewood is $58,958, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Castlewood is $163,300, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Castlewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,958 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,838 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,630 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $163,300 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,744 ft (532 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8801°N, 82.2953°W |
| County FIPS | 51167 |
Winner: Republican by 67.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |