Custer County, SD

Living in Custer County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 76
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 23
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Schools 22
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Residents

8.7k Population +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

$59k Median 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

$214k Median Home Value +$54k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$579 Median 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
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Location Map

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