Eviction Risk Score
Low
#46
of 64 CO counties
3.7 / 10
#46 of 64 counties in Colorado for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Custer County, Colorado Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Silver Cliff (3.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.7/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population1kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent40.0%avg renter household
Average rent$939/ month
How Custer County ranks in Colorado
Cost of living
High
#13
of 51 states (statewide)
103.1 index
Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very High
#5
of 51 states (statewide)
127.4 index
Colorado ranks #5 of 51 states on housing services (27.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#6
of 64 CO counties
37.8% of income
#6 of 64 counties in Colorado on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Custer County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Silver Cliff | 863 | 3.8 | 46.1% | $969 | Rep |
| 002 | Westcliffe | 419 | 3.7 | 27.3% | $879 | Rep |
| 003 | Crestone | 123 | 3.4 | 40.0% | $940 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Custer County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,405 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 37.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Custer County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Custer County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 40.0% in Custer County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 40.0% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 3 cities in Custer County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Custer County?
Colorado state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Custer County. See the Colorado eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Custer County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Colorado eviction laws framework applies; see the Colorado eviction laws tenant-protections guide.