Custer, South Dakota

Population 2,346

Custer is located in Custer County, SD. The population is 2,346, making Custer the largest city in Custer County.

There are 5 public schools in Custer with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Custer is very low , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Custer is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Custer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Custer include Pringle, West Custer and Hill City.

Custer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.9%

Crime Rate

49.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 29
  • Violent Crimes: 316
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 115
  • Property Crime: 947
  • Larceny Theft: 803

Registered Offenders

80.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Custer
  • 68.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

151 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 146

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Custer, SD and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Custer's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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16 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Custer, SD

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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Custer, SD issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Custer, SD issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $710
  • 2 Bedrooms: $930
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,310
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,480

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Environmental Hazards

151 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Custer, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Custer, SD is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.3 Average
    Custer, SD is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.75°
  • February 23.02°
  • March 33.35°
  • April 37.6°
  • May 47.53°
  • June 58.54°
  • July 66.65°
  • August 65.52°
  • September 55.88°
  • October 42.33°
  • November 33.4°
  • December 21.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Custer, SD

Earthquakes
Custer, SD has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Custer, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Custer, SD has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Custer, SD has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Custer, SD: $42,550

Unemployment

Unemployment in Custer is 2.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.19%
White Collar - 57.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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