Custer County, NE
Living in Custer County
Bikeability26
Walkability57
Commute97
Public Transit22
Affordability92
Public Safety85
Airports1
Hospitals57
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-175 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$432Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas27%
Utility gas32%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Custer County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado33
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer County, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
39 miles, SW
St Mary Elementary School
44 miles, E
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
56 miles, W
Faith Christian School of Kearney
56 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Custer County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
58 miles, SE
Hastings College
90 miles, SE
York College
117 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
141 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer County, NE
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
5 miles, E
Callaway District Hospital
12 miles, SW
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
39 miles, SW
Cozad Community Hospital
39 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Custer County, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
53 miles, W
Kearney Regional Airport
59 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
79 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
159 miles, E