Castor, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
373
Population
313/sq mi density
$35,250
Median Income
$16,522 per capita
$92,100
Home Value
$132,091 Zillow
$385
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $385/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Castor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2549°N, 93.1660°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bienville Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Castor has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.6").