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Castlewood, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Russell County County
Castlewood, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Castlewood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Castlewood residents earn a median household income of $58,958 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,838. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 565 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castlewood is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,638. Median rent is $740/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Castlewood reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,151/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Castlewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castlewood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.