Custer, SD
Living in Custer
Bikeability49
Walkability89
Commute93
Public Transit42
Affordability86
Public Safety88
Airports7
Hospitals54
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation-312 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector50%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office34%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked12%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$568Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas31%
Utility gas6%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Custer
United States45
South Dakota31
Custer County14
Property Crime in Custer
United States48
South Dakota34
Custer County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 9 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 25 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Custer
Inland Flooding22
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Custer, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Custer, SD
Black Hills Children's Home
15 miles, NE
Rapid City Christian School
23 miles, NE
Bethesda Lutheran School
24 miles, S
Calvary Christian School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Custer, SD
National American University-Rapid City
25 miles, NE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
29 miles, NE
Black Hills State University
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Custer, SD
Regional Health Custer Hospital
1 miles, NE
Fall River Hospital-Cah
25 miles, S
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
27 miles, NE
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Custer, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
33 miles, NE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
104 miles, NW
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
156 miles, W