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Castor, LA

Castor, LA.

Population: 1,852 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$124,979
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$136,829
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Loggy Bayou Plantation Airport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-44 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$687
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
23.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,918
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Agriculture, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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