Custer County

City in Nebraska, United States

Overview

Custer County, Nebraska is a scenic, rural region characterized by rolling prairies, quiet small towns, and a welcoming Midwestern spirit. It's ideal for travelers seeking authentic local experiences and outdoor recreation away from crowded tourist hotspots.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
8,318
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.39°, -99.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,517
Local Cost
$925
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
618 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BBW
Distance
8 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.