Economy & Jobs — Custer, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,369 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$91,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,795 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,002 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 21.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Retail | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
