Where is Custer, SD, USA? | Location Map of Custer, South Dakota

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Where is Custer Located? - Custer is a city located in the Custer County of South Dakota, United States. Custer lies between 45.262692 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6957402 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Custer Located?

Custer is a city located in the Custer County of South Dakota, United States. Custer lies between 45.262692 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6957402 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Custer city is 1919 people and the city has a total area of 2.53 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Custer, South Dakota Quick Facts

Field	Value
City	Custer
County	Custer County
State	South Dakota
State Capital	Pierre
US Region	Midwestern United States
Latitude	43.7666°N
Longitude	103.5988°W
Elevation	~5,318 ft (1,621 m)
Land Area	~1.6 sq mi
Water Area	~0.0 sq mi
Total Area	~1.6 sq mi
Population	~1,900 (2020 Census)
Population Density	~1,180 per sq mi
ZIP Code	57730
Area Code	605
Time Zone (Standard)	Mountain Standard Time (MST) UTC -7
Time Zone (DST)	Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) UTC -6
Currency	US Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code	46-15460

Nearby Cities to Custer, South Dakota

Hill City, South Dakota — 15 mi North
Keystone, South Dakota — 20 mi Northeast
Rapid City, South Dakota — 45 mi Northeast
Hot Springs, South Dakota — 25 mi South
Deadwood, South Dakota — 60 mi North
Spearfish, South Dakota — 70 mi North
Sturgis, South Dakota — 55 mi Northeast
Edgemont, South Dakota — 35 mi Southeast
Hermosa, South Dakota — 30 mi East
Buffalo Gap, South Dakota — 20 mi South

Custer, South Dakota Climate and Weather Overview

Month	Avg High (°F)	Avg Low (°F)	Avg Rainfall (in)
January	33	12	0.5
April	55	30	1.6
July	82	52	2.3
October	60	33	1.1
Annual	56	32	20.0

Climate Attribute	Value
Climate Classification (Köppen)	Humid Continental (Dfb)
Annual Snowfall	~40–60 inches
Annual Rainfall	~18–22 inches
Summer Character	Mild days, cool nights
Winter Character	Cold with frequent snow

Driving Distances from Custer, South Dakota

City	State	Distance (mi)	Approx. Drive Time
Rapid City	SD	45	55 min
Hill City	SD	15	20 min
Keystone	SD	20	25 min
Hot Springs	SD	25	30 min
Deadwood	SD	60	1 hr 10 min
Spearfish	SD	70	1 hr 20 min
Sturgis	SD	55	1 hr 5 min
Hermosa	SD	30	40 min
Buffalo Gap	SD	20	25 min
Edgemont	SD	35	45 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Custer, South Dakota

Mode	Details
Airport	Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Port	No seaports (inland Black Hills region)
Major Highways	US-16, US-385, SD-89
Rail/Amtrak	No direct passenger rail service
Local Transit	Limited regional shuttle and private transport services

US-385 — key route connecting Custer to Hot Springs and Deadwood area
US-16 — scenic highway linking the Black Hills attractions including Mount Rushmore corridor
SD-89 — regional road through the western Black Hills forest region

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Custer, South Dakota

Landmark Name	Type
Custer State Park	State Park
Crazy Horse Memorial	Monument / Cultural Site
Wind Cave National Park (nearby)	National Park
Jewel Cave National Monument (nearby)	National Monument
Black Hills National Forest	National Forest
1881 Courthouse Museum	Historic Museum
Stockade Lake	Recreation Lake
Sylvan Lake (nearby)	Scenic Lake

Places to Visit in Custer, South Dakota

Landmark Name	Type
Needles Highway Scenic Drive	Scenic Route
Wildlife Loop Road (Custer State Park)	Wildlife Drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (regional)	Monument
Iron Mountain Road	Scenic Highway
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway	Scenic Byway
Blue Bell Lodge Area	Park Lodge Area
Grace Coolidge Campground	Camping Area
Downtown Custer Historic District	Historic Downtown

Colleges and Universities in Custer, South Dakota

Institution Name	Type	Level	Notable For
Western Dakota Technical College (Rapid City)	Public	Technical College	Career and technical training
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (Rapid City)	Public	University	Engineering and STEM programs
Black Hills State University (Spearfish)	Public	University	Liberal arts and education

Waterbodies in Custer, South Dakota

Stockade Lake, Center Lake, Sylvan Lake (regional), French Creek, Grace Coolidge Creek

Golf Courses in Custer, South Dakota

Custer State Park Golf Course, Rocky Knolls Golf Course, Hart Ranch Golf Club (regional), Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club (regional)

Custer, South Dakota - Key Historical Facts

Custer was founded during the Black Hills Gold Rush in the 1870s.
It is one of the oldest towns in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.
The area originally attracted miners and settlers searching for gold deposits.
Over time, it transitioned from mining to tourism-based economy.
Custer State Park, established in the early 20th century, became a major attraction.
Today the city serves as a gateway to the Black Hills National Forest and nearby monuments.

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