Castor, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
373 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$339 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$285 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bienville Parish
5
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bienville Parish
3
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 13, LA
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Schools

Castor High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Ringgold High School
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ringgold Elementary School
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Grambling State University
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bossier Parish Community College
34 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Minden Medical Center
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
Jackson Parish Hospital
26 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
68 miles, E • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
74 miles, S • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
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