Custer, Lakewood, WA
Living in Custer
Bikeability47
Walkability45
Commute34
Public Transit59
Affordability99
Public Safety37
Airports97
Hospitals35
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black13%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation6%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$251kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$979Median Monthly Rent+$261 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Custer
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer, Lakewood, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer, Lakewood, WA
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, SE
Heritage Christian School
2 miles, N
Lakewood Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Custer, Lakewood, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
5 miles, SE
University of Puget Sound
6 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
7 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer, Lakewood, WA
St Clare Hospital
2 miles, SE
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
5 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Custer, Lakewood, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
22 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
110 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
112 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, E