What are the schools like in Castle Dale, UT?

Castle Dale is served primarily by Emery District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Castle Dale?

The median household income in Castle Dale, UT is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Castle Dale, UT?

Castle Dale has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

Castle Dale, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Castle Dale, UT affordable or expensive?

Castle Dale's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Castle Dale is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,000 and the median rent is $693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Castle Dale, UT?

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

Is Castle Dale, UT a Good Place to Live?

Castle Dale is a small town of 1,347 in Utah, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Castle Dale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Castle Dale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Castle Dale 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: 87.8

Castle Dale's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Castle Dale costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Castle Dale, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Castle Dale is served primarily by Emery District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Castle Dale, UT	National Avg
School District	Emery District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Castle Dale sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Castle Dale, UT
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	8.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Castle Dale, UT	National Avg
Population	1,347	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orangeville, UT 2 mi Clawson, UT 7 mi Huntington, UT 8 mi Ferron, UT 11 mi Cleveland, UT 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Castle Dale

Castle Dale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84513

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castle Dale, UT affordable or expensive?

Castle Dale's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Castle Dale roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,000 and median rent is $693/month.

What is the crime rate in Castle Dale, UT?

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

What are the schools like in Castle Dale?

Public schools in Castle Dale are operated by Emery District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Castle Dale, UT a good place to live?

Castle Dale, UT has a population of 1,347, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Castle Dale?

Castle Dale averages 40.4°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Castle Dale?

Castle Dale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84513.

What is the population of Castle Dale?

The population of Castle Dale, Utah is 1,347 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castle Dale?

Key numbers for living in Castle Dale: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $161,000, median household income $62,500, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castle Dale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.