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Custer, WA
Census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington.
Population
477
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
0
Custer and its ZIP codes
Custer at a glance
- Custer is 81% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Custer, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whatcom County. PPP loans are for Custer.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,434
93,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,622
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Custer, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
21
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,497
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 34°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Custer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Birch BayCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 17.1 |
| FerndaleCity | 4.4 mi | 7.2 |
| BlaineCity | 6.2 mi | 5.6 |
| LyndenCity | 8.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5.8 |
| EversonCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| BellinghamCity | 14 mi | 28.2 |
| NooksackCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| SumasCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| DemingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Point RobertsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| Peaceful ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| AcmeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Custer, WA in?
- Custer is in Whatcom County, Washington.
- What is the population of Custer, WA?
- About 477 people live in Custer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Custer?
- Nearby places include Birch Bay (3.9 mi), Ferndale (4.4 mi), Blaine (6.2 mi), Lynden (8.4 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023