Custer County, MT
Living in Custer County
Bikeability18
Walkability48
Commute100
Public Transit22
Affordability80
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals89
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+181 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$84k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent+$251 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity24%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer County
United States45
Montana38
Property Crime in Custer County
United States48
Montana48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding28
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer County, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer County, MT
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
17 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Elementary School
17 miles, NW
Valley View Sda School
68 miles, NE
Big Horn Valley Christian School
106 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Custer County, MT
Dickinson State University
138 miles, E
Montana State University Billings
146 miles, W
Black Hills State University
147 miles, SE
Rocky Mountain College
148 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer County, MT
Holy Rosary Healthcare
16 miles, NW
Prairie Community Cah
38 miles, N
Rosebud Health Care Center
54 miles, W
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association
55 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Custer County, MT
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
132 miles, S
Billings Logan International Airport
147 miles, W
Rapid City Regional Airport
195 miles, SE
Yellowstone Regional Airport
207 miles, SW