What are the schools like in Castor, LA?

Castor is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Castor?

The median household income in Castor, LA is $27,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Castor, LA?

Castor has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Castor, LA?

Castor has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Castor, LA a Good Place to Live?

Castor is a small town of 292 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $27,969 .

Strengths: Castor stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Castor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Castor metro area.

Metric	Castor, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Castor's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Castor is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Castor, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Castor sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Castor, LA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Castor, LA	National Avg
Population	292	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jamestown, LA 6 mi Ringgold, LA 8 mi Lucky, LA 9 mi Hall Summit, LA 10 mi Ashland, LA 10 mi

Castor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castor, LA affordable or expensive?

Castor has a median home value of $77,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $27,969.

What is the crime rate in Castor, LA?

Castor's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Castor?

Public schools in Castor are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Castor, LA a good place to live?

Castor, LA has a population of 292, a median household income of $27,969, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Castor?

Castor averages 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Castor?

The population of Castor, Louisiana is 292 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castor?

Key numbers for living in Castor: median home $77,500, median household income $27,969, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.