All Countries
Castor, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
373
Population
313/sq mi density
$35,250
Median Income
$16,522 per capita
$92,100
Home Value
$124,489 Zillow
$385
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
418 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Castor has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").