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KY area data

Custer, KY

Custer, KY.

Population: 1,012 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,054
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+92.0%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$215,521
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (33 mi)
Nearest airport
Breckinridge County Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+144 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Median annual property tax
$477
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,790
Average weekly wage
$802
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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