At a Glance
Median Income
$58,958
$33,838 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
Zillow: $159,638
Median Rent
$740/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castlewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,120
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$33,838
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$740
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$159,638
Housing Units743
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation1,744 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute27 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Castlewood was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
46.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.