Castleford, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
166 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Twin Falls County
5
Twin Falls Metro Area
5
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Twin Falls County
5
Twin Falls Metro Area
5
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 3 33
Mar 1 1 41
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 60
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 1 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 24, ID State House District 24, ID
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Schools

Castleford School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Popplewell Elementary School
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Buhl High School
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Buhl Middle School
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
21 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Jerome
23 miles, E
North Canyon Medical Center
29 miles, NE • 5 star
Cassia Regional Hospital
55 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
74 miles, NE • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
99 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star
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