Custer County Summary

Life in Custer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Custer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Custer County:

  • The population in Custer County is 11,957.

  • The median home value in Custer County is $263,745.

  • The median income in Custer County is $61,114.

  • The median rent in Custer County is $872.

  • The unemployment rate in Custer County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Custer County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Custer County is 66.0° and there are 30.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Custer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Custer County

Miles City, MT Population 8,432

Ismay, MT Population 0

Map Of Custer County

Custer County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Custer County is 66.0°.

  • There are 67.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 30.4 inches of rain each year with 9.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:55 hours of sun each day in Custer County.

StatCuster County
Mean High66.0
Nice Days67.11
Rainfall30.4
Snowfall9.5
Sunny_hours5:55
66.0°
Average High
30.4
Inches of Rain

Custer County Photos

Miles City
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Miles City Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Schwen | CC BY-SA 4.0

Custer County Demographics

Population over time in Custer County

The current population in Custer County is 11,957. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,968 3.5%
2021 11,563 -1.4%
2020 11,729 -

Gender in Custer County

  • Custer County is 49.6% female with 5,933 female residents.

  • Custer County is 50.4% male with 6,024 male residents.

Female
49.6% (5,933)
Male
50.4% (6,024)
Gender Custer County MT USA
Female 49.6% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Custer County

Custer County is:

  • 89.4% White with 10,695 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 28 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 46 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 29 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 566 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 430 Hispanic residents.

White
89.4% (10,695)
African American
0.2% (28)
American Indian
1.2% (146)
Asian
0.4% (46)
Hawaiian
0.1% (17)
Other
0.2% (29)
Two Or More
4.7% (566)
Hispanic
3.6% (430)

Table: Custer County By Race

Race Custer County MT USA
White 89.4% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 1.2% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Custer County, Montana

  • 6.0% of households in Custer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Custer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Custer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Custer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Custer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Custer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Custer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Custer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Custer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Custer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (720)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (598)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (777)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (1,175)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (1,617)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (1,869)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (1,694)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (1,984)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.8% (935)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (583)
Income Custer County MT USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.8% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Custer County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Custer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Custer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Custer County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Custer County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Custer County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Custer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Custer County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Custer County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Custer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (239)
9-12th Grade
4% (478)
High School / GED
32% (3,826)
Some College
24% (2,869)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,434)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (2,032)
Master's Degree
7% (836)
Professional Degree
1% (119)
Doctorate Degree
1% (119)
Education Custer County MT USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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