Custer County, SD Eviction Risk
10 cities · 10,509 residents · Avg 2.3/10 (Very Low) · Updated2.3Avg score
3.1Highest city
1.6Lowest city
22.7%Rent burden
$1,030Median rent
R+42.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Custer County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermosa, SD | 353 | $1,264 | 25.0% | 3.1 |
| 2 | Blackhawk, SD | 2,934 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 3 | Custer, SD | 2,341 | $968 | 23.1% | 2.8 |
| 4 | Keystone, SD | 336 | $546 | 21.3% | 2.7 |
| 5 | Fairburn, SD | 61 | — | — | 2.1 |
| 6 | Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 2,609 | — | — | 1.9 |
| 7 | Pringle, SD | 206 | — | — | 1.9 |
| 8 | Hill City, SD | 834 | $1,345 | 21.3% | 1.8 |
| 9 | Buffalo Gap, SD | 131 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 10 | Johnson Siding, SD | 704 | — | — | 1.6 |
About Custer County
Custer County spans 10 cities serving approximately 10,509 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.3/10. The county voted Republican by 42.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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