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 4,344.

  • The median home value in Custer County is $313,948.

  • The median income in Custer County is $60,357.

  • The median rent in Custer County is $771.

  • The unemployment rate in Custer County is 1.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Custer County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Custer County is 50.7° and there are 18.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Custer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Custer County

Challis, ID Population 840

Mackay, ID Population 587

Stanley, ID Population 225

Clayton, ID Population 15

Lost River, ID Population 10

Map Of Custer County

Custer County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Custer County is 50.7°.

  • There are 59.02 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 18.4 inches of rain each year with 30.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in Custer County.

StatCuster County
Mean High50.7
Nice Days59.02
Rainfall18.4
Snowfall30.4
Sunny_hours5:23
50.7°
Average High
18.4
Inches of Rain

Custer County Demographics

Population over time in Custer County

The current population in Custer County is 4,344. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,273 1.9%
2021 4,193 0.6%
2020 4,169 -

Gender in Custer County

  • Custer County is 47.4% female with 2,058 female residents.

  • Custer County is 52.6% male with 2,286 male residents.

Female
47.4% (2,058)
Male
52.6% (2,286)
Gender Custer County ID USA
Female 47.4% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 52.6% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Custer County

Custer County is:

  • 89.1% White with 3,869 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 6 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 20 Other residents.

  • 5.6% Two Or More with 245 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 169 Hispanic residents.

White
89.1% (3,869)
African American
0.1% (6)
American Indian
0.8% (34)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (20)
Two Or More
5.6% (245)
Hispanic
3.9% (169)

Table: Custer County By Race

Race Custer County ID USA
White 89.1% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.6% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Custer County, Idaho

  • 3.5% of households in Custer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Custer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Custer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Custer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Custer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.3% of households in Custer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Custer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Custer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Custer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Custer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (151)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (129)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.8% (684)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (321)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (427)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.3% (968)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.8% (816)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (506)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (233)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (103)
Income Custer County ID USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.8% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.3% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.8% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 7.3% 11.4%

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

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Custer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Custer County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Custer County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Custer County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Custer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Custer County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Custer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (86)
9-12th Grade
6% (260)
High School / GED
27% (1,172)
Some College
26% (1,129)
Associate's Degree
10% (434)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (1,042)
Master's Degree
4% (173)
Professional Degree
1% (43)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Custer County ID USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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