Custer, Montana
Quick Statistics
Custer is a community in Yellowstone County, Montana, home to about 199 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,750 a year, and a typical home is worth about $137,500. About 34.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Montana towns GeoStat tracks, Custer ranks number 252 of 475 in population, number 89 in median household income, number 266 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Custer typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hysham, MT | 19.1 mi. | 251 |
| 2. | Hardin, MT | 26.9 mi. | 3,742 |
| 3. | Ballantine, MT | 30.7 mi. | 262 |
| 4. | Worden, MT | 31.3 mi. | 416 |
| 5. | Melstone, MT | 35.7 mi. | 80 |
| 6. | Musselshell, MT | 36.1 mi. | 36 |
| 7. | Crow Agency, MT | 36.7 mi. | 2,192 |
| 8. | Huntley, MT | 39.3 mi. | 455 |
What is the population of Custer, Montana?
Custer has a population of about 199 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Custer, Montana in?
Custer is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the median home value in Custer, Montana?
The median home value in Custer is about $137,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Custer, Montana?
The median personal income in Custer is about $38,750 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Custer, Montana?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Yellowstone County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Custer, Montana?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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