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Castana is a city in Monona County.
The community name derives from Latin for chestnut tree
The latitude of Castana is 42.074N. The longitude is -95.908W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,148 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 173.
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$25,000National
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Castana demographic reports
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32% of Castana residents report German ancestry, and 28% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Castana ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Castana was $12,327, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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2% of Castana residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Castana, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $175. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $590.
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Monona County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Castana political report.
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The average commute time for Castana workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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Castana, IA
Pros: small town atmosphere
Cons: no gas station
This is a good place to live among friends
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