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Custer County, NE
12 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Custer County, Nebraska.
Population
10,518
Land area
2,575sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Custer County
Custer County at a glance
- Custer County is 84% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,906 a year, 11% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,800 (34% below Nebraska) and median rent is $853 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Broken Bow (3,502), Arnold (945) and Ansley (563).
Local data for Custer County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Custer County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,906
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$157,800
Prices +6.3% in a year
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,913), Irish Americans (1,527), French Americans (428).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,915
4,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $10,807 per person
PPP loans
$48.5M
1,888 loans, 5,070 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$63.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Custer County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Custer County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,280
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Custer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Custer County, NE?
- Broken Bow is the largest city or town in Custer County, with about 3,502 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Custer County?
- Custer County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68813, 68814, 68822, 68825, 68828.
- What is the population of Custer County, NE?
- About 10,518 people live in Custer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Custer County?
- Custer County borders Buffalo County, Lincoln County, Dawson County, Valley County, Sherman County, Garfield County, Logan County, Loup County, Blaine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023