At a Glance
Median Income
$130,179
$48,213 per capita
Home Value
$540,400
Zillow: $645,640
Violent Crime
215/100K
2,888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
233 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Custer residents earn a median household income of $130,179 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,213. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Custer is $540,400 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,640. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Custer reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,888/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Custer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Custer has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$130,179
Per Capita$48,213
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A
Home Value$540,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$645,640
Housing Units131
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property2,888/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Custer was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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