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About Castleton
Township in Michigan, United StatesCastleton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,329 at the 2020 census. Castleton Township was formed on February 16, 1842.
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Work & commute in Castleton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Castleton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Hastings (9%), Odessa (6%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Health in Castleton
Health Grade C
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Castleton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Castleton
Full climate →Castleton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 68 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Castleton
All Castleton schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Castleton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 51% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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