Custer
City in Custer County, South Dakota

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.
- 1,919residents (2020 Census)
- 5,315 ftelevation · 1,620 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 758 / sq mipopulation density
- 57730ZIP code
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 had 1,919 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,919 |
|---|---|
| Density | 758 per sq mi (293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Custer at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Custer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,919 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.53 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,315 ft (1,620 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7667° N, 103.5996° W |
| ZIP code | 57730 |
| Official website | custersd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4615140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Custer
- Pringle10.9 mi S
- Hill City11.5 mi N
- Keystone12.4 mi NE
- Fairburn20.3 mi E
- Hermosa21.1 mi E
- Colonial Pine Hills22.2 mi NE
- Johnson Siding23.4 mi N
- Buffalo Gap23.7 mi SE
- Hot Springs24.8 mi S
- Maverick Junction26.8 mi SE
- Hill View Heights, WY27.7 mi W
- Rapid City28.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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