Living in Custer County, Idaho
Custer County is a county in Idaho with a population of around 4,087. The main communities are Challis, MacKay, Lost River.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $875/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $329K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and cool summers (highs around 64°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Custer County, Idaho
Home price trend in Custer County
Top Cities and towns in Custer County
Lost River
Population: 68
Home price:NA
Stanley
Population: 63
Home price:$549,890
MacKay
Population: 517
Home price:NA
Challis
Population: 1,081
Home price:$261,001
Clayton
Population: 7
Home price:$382,596
Demographics & Amenities in Custer County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.21
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Custer County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Custer County
Average Summer temperature
80°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.05 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Custer County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.7%
Total Employer Establishments
51,957
Poverty (%)
11%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Custer County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inCuster County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Custer County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.93/ per 1000
Burglary
1.39/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.93/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Custer County