Custer

City in Custer County, South Dakota

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Custer is a city in Custer County, South Dakota, with 1,919 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,315 ft (1,620 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pringle, 10.9 miles S.

About Custer

Custer is a city in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,919 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Custer County.

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Living in Custer

Median household income
$78,369
Median home value
$235,600
Median rent
$968/mo
Median age
51.2
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Custer, SD population

Custer had 1,919 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,919
Density758 per sq mi (293 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Custer at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyCuster County
TypeCity
Population1,919 (2020)
Land area2.53 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation5,315 ft (1,620 m)
Coordinates43.7667° N, 103.5996° W
ZIP code57730
Official websitecustersd.com
Census code (GEOID)4615140

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Custer

What county is Custer in?

Custer is in Custer County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Custer, SD?

1,919 people lived in Custer at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Custer, SD?

The ZIP code of Custer is 57730.

What is the elevation of Custer?

5,315 feet (1,620 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Custer?

Pringle (10.9 mi), Hill City (11.5 mi), Keystone (12.4 mi), Fairburn (20.3 mi), Hermosa (21.1 mi).

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