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A village of 272 people in Michigan
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About Custer

Village in Michigan, United States
272Population
1 sq miArea
676 ftElevation

Custer is a village in Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 272 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Custer Township.

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ZIP code49405
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Most working residents leave Custer for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ludington (20%), Scottville (7%) and Pere Marquette (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Ludington
20%
Scottville
7%
Pere Marquette
7%
Grand Rapids
5%
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Health in Custer

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington · 9.6 mi · ER
Baldwin Family Health CareBaldwin · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Custer · CMS · HRSAHealth in Custer →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 1% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
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Custer has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Scottville LibraryScottville · 2.9 miles · 49 hrs a week
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