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Custer, SD
South Dakota · Custer County · Rapid City Metro
Custer is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 2,148. Residents earn $80,188 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
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
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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 (77% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
8
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
7
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Custer, SD
7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Custer, SD.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Civilian Conservation Corps Camp | Marker is at the intersection of Mt. Rushmore Road (U.S. 16) and Lightning Creek Road (Forest Road 288), on the right when traveling west on Mt. Rushmore Road. |
| Civilian Conservation Corps Camp | Camp SP-3 / Camp Narrows. Marker is on State Highway 87, ½ mile north of Lame Johnny Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| The Hearst Highway | Dedicated to the memory of. Marker is at the intersection of Hearst Memorial Highway (U.S. 385) and Avenue of the Chiefs, on the right when traveling north on Hearst Memorial Highway. |
| Campsite of General Custer's Expedition | August 1 - 6, 1874. Marker is on Stockade Lake Road (U.S. 16) close to County Route 346. |
| “The Badger Hole” | ¼ mile. Marker is at the intersection of Badger Clark Road and Badger Hole, on the right when traveling south on Badger Clark Road. |
| Anna Donna Tallent | Marker is on Lower French Creek Road, 0.2 miles south of Stockade Lake Drive (U.S. 16A), on the left when traveling south. |
| Horace N. Ross | Marker is on Mount Rushmore Road (U.S. 16A) east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. |