Custer County, SD
Living in Custer County
Bikeability39
Walkability76
Commute45
Public Transit40
Affordability59
Public Safety87
Airports7
Hospitals53
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation+634 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office27%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$579Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas35%
Utility gas5%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Custer County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 25 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer County
Inland Flooding41
Tornado21
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer County, SD
Black Hills Children's Home
16 miles, N
Bethesda Lutheran School
18 miles, S
Rapid City Christian School
23 miles, NE
Calvary Christian School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Custer County, SD
National American University-Rapid City
26 miles, NE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
30 miles, NE
Black Hills State University
60 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer County, SD
Regional Health Custer Hospital
9 miles, NW
Fall River Hospital-Cah
18 miles, S
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
28 miles, NE
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Custer County, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
32 miles, NE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
113 miles, NW
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
160 miles, W