Washington
Custer is a small town in Washington with a population of 266. Residents earn $130,179 per year, which is 73% above 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 above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. 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 $130,179, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Custer among higher-income communities. At 17.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Custer is $540,400, making it a premium housing market at 92% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% 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 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,179 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,213 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 17.9% |
| 397% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $540,400 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $645,640 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9129°N, 122.6370°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |