Louisiana
Castor is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 373. Residents earn $35,250 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Castor receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Castor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Castor is $35,250, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 46.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Castor is $92,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $385 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x 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%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Castor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,250 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,522 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,245 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 46.4% |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $825M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $92,100 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $124,489 |
| Census Median Rent | $385 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 17,836/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2549°N, 93.1660°W |
| County FIPS | 22013 |
Winner: Republican by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 43.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |