Custer County, Oklahoma
Among the top 5% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
- top 7% for sunny days
- top 13% for commute time
- bottom 7% for school quality
Custer County is a county in Oklahoma with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
Official websitecuster.okcounties.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.4 in1.2 in
humid 70%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US counties
Home Value$169k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$732better than 72% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 62% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.82%better than 43% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.5 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.1 inbetter than 62% of US counties
Sunny Days286 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.0better than 37% of US counties
School Quality34.5better than 7% of US counties
Violent Crime891/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime1428/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Community
Population28,39153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9516th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5571st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.5%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.2%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.9%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability7.9/20better than 86% of US counties
Airport Distance81 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Custer County an affordable place to live?
- Custer County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Custer County?
- The median home value in Custer County is $169k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Custer County?
- Median household income in Custer County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Custer County?
- Median gross rent in Custer County is $732 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Custer County safe?
- Custer County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 891/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 1428/100k.
- What is the weather like in Custer County?
- Custer County averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 30.5 in of annual precipitation and about 286 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Custer County?
- Public-school quality in Custer County is below average, scoring better than 7% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Custer County?
- The average one-way commute in Custer County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)