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Castor, LA
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Population: 274
Home Price: $68,500
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Overview
Castor is a village in the state of Louisiana with a population of 274. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Castor has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
48.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Castor, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$16,198
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$26,719
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.6%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
32.0
39.1
42.3
Gender
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Male
38.7%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
61.3%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Castor
Louisiana
United States
White
77.4%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
17.2%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$68,500
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$801
Family Households
33.6%
33.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
53.1%
53.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
83.2%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
16.8%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Castor
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.4%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
45.1%
45.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.4%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.3%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.8%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
79.0%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
82.0%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Castor
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Castor, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
taproom
bbq
pie
grilling
ice cream
dishes
bread pudding
tastes
burger
sandwich
mexican food
teams
sports teams
softball
hoops
athletic
baseball
swimming
nascar
football
cinema
drawing
board games
kayaking
vacations
nascar
books
sports
outdoor
cinema
sports
cabin
poolside
cabins
kayaking
outdoor activity
facilities
swimming
summer
dunkin donuts
starbucks
grocery store
grocery stores
homemade pies
packages
dollar store
walmart
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