Custer, MT (59024) is ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States according to US News and World Report. The city has an overall score of 6.6 out of 10, and scores particularly well for its diversity, low cost of living, job market and weather. It also has a high rate of homeownership, with almost 70 percent of residents owning their own homes. Custer is a small town with a population of only 898 people as of 2020, however it provides plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting and camping amongst its stunning natural scenery. In addition to this, the city provides excellent educational opportunities for students with both public and private schools in the area. All these factors combine to make Custer one of Montana’s premier destinations for living and visiting alike.
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