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Custer, South Dakota, in Custer county, is 28 miles SW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 287 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,860.
In Custer, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Custer live independently, in one-person housing.
In 2000, Custer had a median family income of $41,313. Custer benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Custer residents, with $3,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Custer, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Custer may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Custer without breaking the bank. The city has higher property taxes than most places in South Dakota, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Custer, 82% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Custer; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Custer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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