Castor, LA
Living in Castor
Bikeability13
Walkability45
Commute27
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety58
Airports5
Hospitals31
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
327Population+172 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black13%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate37%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$9.8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance38%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts7%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$333Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached47%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K27%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Castor
United States45
Louisiana59
Bienville Parish52
Property Crime in Castor
United States48
Louisiana69
Bienville Parish33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Castor
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado49
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Castor, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Castor, LA
Glenbrook School
28 miles, N
Mt Olive Christian School
29 miles, N
St Marys Catholic School
34 miles, S
New Living Word School
35 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Castor, LA
Grambling State University
32 miles, NE
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
34 miles, W
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
35 miles, S
Louisiana Tech University
36 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Castor, LA
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
19 miles, SW
Bienville Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Minden Medical Center
26 miles, N
Jackson Parish Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Castor, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Monroe Regional Airport
68 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
74 miles, SE
East Texas Regional Airport
91 miles, W