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Custer, SD
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Custer, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Custer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Custer residents earn a median household income of $80,188 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,795. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Custer is $229,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,861. Median rent is $926/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Custer reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Custer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Custer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.