At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$27,835 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $225,634
Median Rent
$738/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
17.6% smoking rate
How Custer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Custer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Custer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Custer residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,835. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Custer is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,634. Median rent is $738/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
8.7% of adults in Custer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Custer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population289
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$27,835
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$738
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$225,634
Housing Units123
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation674 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Custer was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.