Custer County, CO
Living in Custer County
Bikeability23
Walkability55
Commute23
Public Transit20
Affordability61
Public Safety70
Airports26
Hospitals79
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation+877 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector54%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked5%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$282kMedian Home Value+$64k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$478Median Monthly Rent-$124 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
LP gas54%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas2%
Wood25%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Custer County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 9 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer County
Inland Flooding67
Tornado10
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer County, CO
Florence Christian School
24 miles, NE
Four Mile Adventist Christian
26 miles, NE
Soaring Eagles Center for Autism
37 miles, NE
Pueblo West Christian Academy
37 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Custer County, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
45 miles, E
Colorado College
60 miles, NE
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
62 miles, NE
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
63 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer County, CO
Centura Health-St Thomas More Hospital
26 miles, N
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
42 miles, E
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Custer County, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
49 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
61 miles, NE
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
90 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
112 miles, NW