Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
17% of residents live below the poverty line in Castile, above both the New York town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 751 New York towns, just 3 have a lower median rent than Castile. Castile has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Castile beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1850.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Castile, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Castile.
1.8% of Castile working residents work locally, against 10% in New York’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Castile’s median household income is $54,000. The top destinations are Warsaw (12%), Perry (11%) and Castile (8%).
| Castile | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Castile has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Castile is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Castile beats the New York average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 39% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Castile.
| Castile | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Castile | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.6% | 17.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Castile Village Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Castile; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Castile residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Castile’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 notable people were born in Castile.
Town in New York, United States
Castile is an incorporated town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 2,873 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the historical region of Castile in Spain. The Town of Castile is on the eastern border of the county. The town contains a village which is also named Castile.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Castile has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Athelston Gaston and Julia Boyer Reinstein.
