Custer, South Dakota
Custer: city in and county seat of Custer County, South Dakota, United States
About
Custer is a city located in the county of Custer in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,067. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,926 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Custer
| Population | 1,926 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Custer County |
| Postal code | 57730 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 6580000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.7667,-103.5988 |
| Named for | George Armstrong Custer |
| Altitude | 5,315 feet / 1620 meters |
| Capital city | Custer is capital of Custer County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 15:53:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -7.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Custer is located at 43°45'60"N 103°35'56"W (43.7666500, -103.5988100).
Custer map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Custer decreased by 7.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,067 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,021 | -2.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,992 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,998 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,966 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,949 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,952 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,951 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,950 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,969 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,926 | -2.23% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Custer
1US Agricultural Department
1019 N 5th St, Custer, SD 57730, United States View details
People born in Custer (1)
American murderer and white supremacist Curtis Allgier was born in Custer
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Custer, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219204 | National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-2823 |
Closest post offices linked to Custer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Custer Post Office | Custer (SD) | 57730 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Custer, Illinois settlement in Sangamon County, Illinois with a population of 1,341 people.
- Custer, Michigan human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 284 people.
Other cities in Custer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Custer County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosa | 409 | Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States |
| Buffalo Gap | 144 | Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States |
| Pringle | 109 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Fairburn | 99 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Custer distances to largest South Dakota cities