Castleford, Idaho

About Castleford

Castleford is a tiny community in southern Idaho with an estimated population of 226.

Officially, Castleford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,260 residents per square mile.

📰 Castleford News Today

• Castleford High School (ID) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Castleford Wolves open 2026 season under new head coach kmvt.com · Aug 14
• Jeanie Reynolds Obituary Oct 14, 2011 Wilks Funeral Homes · Jun 15
• Denzil D Reese Obituary (2026) - CASTLEFORD, ID - Farmer Funeral Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Castleford teacher makes Idaho history with apprenticeship certification kmvt.com · Jul 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Castleford Unique

• The only place in America named Castleford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• Positioned in southern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Castleford

• Back Alley Cafe — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Balanced Rock · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Castleford

• Balanced Rock State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Castleford

• CASTLEFORD SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Castleford

🏘️ Nearby Communities