Castle Point, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,792 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,679 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 87% of residents leaning left and 9% leaning right.

Liberal (89%) (9%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Lewis and Clark Elem
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Meadows Elem
<1 miles, SW · 1star
Rg Central Middle
1 miles, S · 1star

Colleges

Elaine Steven Beauty College
2 miles, NW · 1star
Saint Louis Christian College
3 miles, NW · 1.4star
University of Missouri-St Louis
5 miles, W · 2.3star
Ranken Technical College
7 miles, S · 2.8star

Hospitals

Christian Hospital Northeast
1 miles, NE · 1.4star
Gateway Regional Medical Center
7 miles, SE · 1.4star

Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
81 miles, NE · 1star