Custer
Census-designated place in Yellowstone County, Montana

Custer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Yellowstone County, Montana, with 119 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,743 ft (836 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hysham, 19.1 miles NE.
- 119residents (2020 Census)
- 2,743 ftelevation · 836 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 378 / sq mipopulation density
About Custer
Custer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. The population was 119 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Custer
- Median household income
- $82,500
- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median rent
- $425/mo
- Median age
- 54.6
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Custer had 119 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 119 |
|---|---|
| Density | 378 per sq mi (146 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Custer at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 119 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1292° N, 107.5555° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3018700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Custer
- Hysham19.1 mi NE
- Pompeys Pillar21.2 mi SW
- Nibbe24.8 mi SW
- Hardin26.9 mi S
- Ballantine30.7 mi SW
- Worden31.3 mi W
- Melstone35.7 mi NW
- Musselshell36.1 mi NW
- Crow Agency36.7 mi S
- Huntley39.3 mi SW
- Shepherd40.0 mi W
- Kilby Butte Colony45.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Custer
What county is Custer in?
Custer is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the population of Custer, MT?
119 people lived in Custer at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Custer?
2,743 feet (836 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Custer?
Hysham (19.1 mi), Pompeys Pillar (21.2 mi), Nibbe (24.8 mi), Hardin (26.9 mi), Ballantine (30.7 mi).
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