What are the schools like in Castleberry, AL?

Castleberry is served primarily by Conecuh County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Castleberry?

The median household income in Castleberry, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.5%.

What is the weather like in Castleberry, AL?

Castleberry has an average high temperature of 62.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches.

Castleberry, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Castleberry, AL affordable or expensive?

Castleberry's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Castleberry is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $50,000 and the median rent is $635 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Castleberry, AL?

Crime rate data for Castleberry is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Castleberry, AL a Good Place to Live?

Castleberry is a small town of 350 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A and a 14.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Castleberry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Castleberry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Castleberry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.3

Castleberry's overall cost of living index is 83.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Castleberry costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Castleberry, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$635	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Castleberry is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Castleberry is served primarily by Conecuh County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Castleberry, AL	National Avg
School District	Conecuh County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Castleberry sees average highs of 62.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Castleberry, AL
Average High — January	62.4°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Castleberry, AL	National Avg
Population	350	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Evergreen, AL 10 mi Brewton, AL 13 mi East Brewton, AL 14 mi Repton, AL 15 mi Riverview, AL 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Castleberry

Castleberry, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36432

Castleberry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castleberry, AL affordable or expensive?

Castleberry's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Castleberry roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $50,000 and median rent is $635/month.

What is the crime rate in Castleberry, AL?

Crime data for Castleberry is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Castleberry?

Public schools in Castleberry are operated by Conecuh County. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Castleberry, AL a good place to live?

Castleberry, AL has a population of 350, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Castleberry?

Castleberry averages 62.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Castleberry?

Castleberry, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36432.

What is the population of Castleberry?

The population of Castleberry, Alabama is 350 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castleberry?

Key numbers for living in Castleberry: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $50,000, median household income N/A, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castleberry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.