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Castleton, Illinois Utility & Living Guide
Castleton is an unincorporated community in Stark County, Illinois, United States, located 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Wyoming. Castleton has a post office with ZIP code 61426..
Total Utilities$315/mo
1BR Rent$1200/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index97 (-3)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$260000
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Living in Castleton, summers are warm, peaking at 84.1°F in Jul, while winters are cold — Feb lows average 17.7°F. Winter heating is a real budget factor — 5625 degree days means 4-5 months of meaningful energy bills. With 38.7 inches annually, the climate is relatively dry. Nearby cities: Kewanee (14mi NW), Lacon (17mi E), Galva (18mi W). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 44 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$130/mo
Local utility provider
🔥 Gas
$60/mo
Local gas utility
💧 Water
$35/mo
Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Municipal waste management
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1200/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $260000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Castleton.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
97
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
-3
Groceries
97
Transportation
100
Healthcare
100
Childcare/mo
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 2.07% |
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
55
Higher = safer
School Rating
6
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$1000/mo
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Population: 5,000
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