Montana
Custer is a small town in Montana with a population of 155. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Custer receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Custer stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Custer is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Custer is $121,700, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $431 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Custer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $823 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,655 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34 |
| County GDP | $108M |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $121,700 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $379,675 |
| Census Median Rent | $431 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,109 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,226 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,608 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,154 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,322 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Food Environment | 4.5/10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.9 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
| Elevation | 2,742 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1292°N, 107.5555°W |
| County FIPS | 30103 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |