CusterIL
A town of 1,503. Nearly 12.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Custer stand out
The thing Custer does most differently from other towns.
99% of working residents leave Custer for work
Where Custer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Custer’s report card
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The data
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Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Custer
Most working residents leave Custer for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (10%), Joliet (9%) and Wilmington (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Custer has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
12.6% of Custer is conserved land
9.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kankakee River State Park | — | 596 |
Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Custer beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Custer | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.3% |
About Custer
Township in Illinois, United States
Custer Township is located in Will County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,430 and it contained 612 housing units.
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- Population
- 1,367
- Area
- 26 sq mi
Custer’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Custer.