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Population
300
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
674 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$131,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$769/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Custer

Custer is a quiet village in Mason County, set along the Pere Marquette River about eleven miles inland from Ludington. With fewer than 300 residents, it offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere surrounded by farmland and forests. Outdoor lovers appreciate having premier trout fishing and kayaking right down the road, along with plenty of room to spread out. It is an appealing option for anyone wanting peaceful country living within an easy fifteen-minute drive of Lake Michigan beaches and neighboring Scottville.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.6ratingLow Heat ImpactA96.6rating

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