The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Custer county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 62.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 0.14%. The overall influence score for Custer is 6.
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Custer County is located in the Wet Mountain Valley of south-central Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,255. The county seat is Westcliffe.
The population of Custer County is predominantly White (96%), with a small Hispanic population (2.8%). The median household income is $40,633, and the per capita income is $23,019. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
The majority of people living in Custer County are employed in the service industry (30%) or as agricultural workers (9%). Other major industries include mining, construction, and retail trade.
The climate in Custer County is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. Average annual precipitation is approximately 15 inches.
The housing stock in Custer County consists primarily of single-family homes (83%) and mobile homes (10%). The median home value is $162,400, and the median rent is $719 per month.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214