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Custer County, CO
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Custer County, Colorado.
Population
5,247
Land area
739sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Custer County
Custer County at a glance
- Custer County is 87% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,674 a year, 24% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $392,100 (27% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,069 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Silver Cliff (863) and Westcliffe (419).
Local data for Custer County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Custer County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,674
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$392,100
Prices -10.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,069/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
36.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,225), Irish Americans (744), Italian Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,785
1,029 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.7M
FY 2026, $16,741 per person
PPP loans
$4.2M
170 loans, 542 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$151K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Custer County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Custer County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,362
Most often winter storm
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Custer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Custer County, CO?
- Silver Cliff is the largest city or town in Custer County, with about 863 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Custer County?
- Custer County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81252, 81253.
- What is the population of Custer County, CO?
- About 5,247 people live in Custer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Custer County?
- Custer County borders Pueblo County, Fremont County, Huerfano County, Saguache County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023