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Custer, MI
Village in Mason County, Michigan.
Population
275
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
0
Custer and its ZIP codes
Custer at a glance
- Custer is 45% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Custer, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Custer.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,074
10,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $10,457 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Custer, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Custer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottvilleCity | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| FountainVillage | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Free SoilVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| LudingtonCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| PentwaterVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BaldwinVillage | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HartCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| EastlakeVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| ManisteeCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Custer, MI in?
- Custer is in Mason County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Custer, MI?
- About 275 people live in Custer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Custer?
- Nearby places include Scottville (2.9 mi), Fountain (6.9 mi), Free Soil (11 mi), Ludington (11 mi), Pentwater (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023