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Custer, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,148 Population 839/sq mi density
$80,188 Median Income $51,795 per capita
$229,500 Home Value $464,861 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,188 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,500 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Custer (5)

Custer State Park
State Park
66,710 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jewel Cave National Monument
National Monument
Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its s...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Caving, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Weather in the Black Hills varies significantly throughout the year and may be drastically different from the northern hills to the southern hills. The temperatures listed are for average lows to aver...
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
National Memorial
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Weather at Mount Rushmore can be highly variable in any season. Summer high temperatures range from 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall high temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter ...
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division
State Park
5,083 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wind Cave National Park
National Park
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of in...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Au...
Weather: Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong...