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Custer, MT
Census-designated place in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Population
199
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Custer and its ZIP codes
Custer at a glance
- Custer is about 82 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Custer, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellowstone County. PPP loans are for Custer.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,980
87,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,254 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Custer, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
233
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 12°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Custer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HyshamTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Pompeys PillarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| NibbeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| HardinCity | 27 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Custer, MT in?
- Custer is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- What is the population of Custer, MT?
- About 199 people live in Custer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Custer?
- Nearby places include Hysham (19 mi), Pompeys Pillar (21 mi), Nibbe (25 mi), Hardin (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023