Custer County

OK · Pop. 129,845 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Custer County is a suburban county in OK with a population of approximately 129,845.

$/Acre: $1,851
Property Tax: 0.9%
Growing Season: 190 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 78.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%
Local Sales Tax0.71%
Combined Sales Tax5.21%
Cost of Living Index85.1
Median Household Income$47,213
Poverty Rate19.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,851
Median Home Price$216K
Acres for Sale4932
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season190 days
Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,000 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado8/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)194 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609
Property Crime /100K670
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyModerate