Custer County, SD Economy


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Custer County is located in South Dakota and is an excellent place to live with affordable housing and low cost of living. The average two bedroom apartment rent in Custer County is $1,060, which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Custer County is 100 as opposed to the US rate of 100. This indicates that groceries are priced similarly throughout the country.
Custer County offers a diverse range of opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs. Local businesses include Custer Health Center, Custer State Park Resort Lodge & Cabins, Elkhorn Ranch Handmade Furniture & Cabinets, Black Hills Home Builders Association, and many more. Custer County's economy is dependant on tourism due to its numerous attractions including Mt Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Wind Cave National Park. Additionally the county provides services such as finance and insurance agencies as well as construction companies.

Custer County has an unemployment rate of 4.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Custer County has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Custer County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Custer County is 5.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Custer County is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Custer County
- The average income of a Custer County resident is $28,855 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Custer County resident is $68,736 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCuster, South DakotaUnited States
  4.36
  -1.8%-6.2%
  30.0%33.5%
  4.5%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $36,665$37,638
  $68,736$69,021
  $77,988$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  6.5%1.2%
  2.0%0.5%
  9.3%6.8%
  4.9%10.0%
  1.5%2.5%
  9.0%11.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  1.8%0.8%
  0.2%1.9%
  3.1%4.7%
  3.6%1.9%
  5.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.7%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  15.3%14.0%
  3.4%2.1%
  9.1%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  4.4%4.7%
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