Custer, MT

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Population
199
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,743 ft
Median Home Value
$137,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$425/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked along the Yellowstone River about 50 miles east of Billings, Custer is a quiet agricultural town surrounded by big skies and open prairie. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, offering plenty of space and a classic rural Montana atmosphere. It is a great spot for anyone looking for peaceful country living with straightforward highway access to the jobs, healthcare, and shopping in the region's largest city.

Community life largely centers around Custer Public Schools, where local kids from kindergarten through high school learn under one roof and neighbors gather to cheer on the Rebels. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate having prime fishing along the Yellowstone and Bighorn rivers close by, along with wide-open spaces for hunting and exploring. For relocators seeking a tight-knit neighborhood feel and scenic river valley views, Custer delivers quiet, grounded living.

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