At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$39,444 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
Zillow: $395,671
Median Rent
$431/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Custer residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,444. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Custer is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,671. Median rent is $431/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
23.2% of adults in Custer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Custer has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$39,444
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$108M
Avg Weekly Wage$823
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent$431
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$395,671
Housing Units84
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation2,742 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 13%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Custer was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.