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Castle Valley

A town of 347 people in Utah
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Conserved land49%2,765 of 5,595 acres
Trails5.4 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Castle Valley

Unincorporated community in Utah, United States
347Population
9.3 sq miArea
4,685 ftElevation

Castle Valley is a town in the Castle Valley in southeastern Grand County, Utah, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census. The town is approximately 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Moab, near State Route 128. The community, and the valley within which it is located, was named for castle-like rock formations near the town site.

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Area code435
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Most working residents leave Castle Valley for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Moab (46%), Salt Lake City (3%) and Green River (3%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Moab
46%
Salt Lake City
3%
Green River
3%
West Valley City
2%

Health in Castle Valley

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14better than UT·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Moab Regional HospitalMoab · 9.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Two Rivers Community Health - Green RiverGreen River · 48.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Castle Valley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Castle Valley →

Natural hazards in Castle Valley

52
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏔️ Avalanches⚡ Lightning
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Castle Valley has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 23°Winter
69° / 41°Spring
93° / 62°Summer
69° / 41°Fall
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Castle Valley’s library

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Grand County Public Library Castle Valley Branch975 Castle Valley Dr · part of Grand County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books16 hrs a week
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