Custer township, Nebraska
Custer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Custer township is a geographic entity located in Custer County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 89. The land area covers 53.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 89 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs | ±22 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 21 | ±10 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21 | ±10 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 21 | ±10 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $583,300 | ±$524,272 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,042 | ±$23,042 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,908 | ±$11,185 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±19.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±45.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 22 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 61.9% | ±24.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CUSTER
GUS Population: 91 (2024)
ID: 108505
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
42862 CALLAWAY RIVER RD, CALLAWAY NE 68825-5102
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GUS Population: 10,487 (2024)
ID: 130174
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
431 S 10TH AVE, 7, BROKEN BOW NE 68822-2052
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROKEN BOW, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BROKEN BOW, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CALLAWAY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CALLAWAY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BROKEN BOW, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BROKEN BOW, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BROKEN BOW, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NIGEL SPROUSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 102 EAST KIMBALL, CALLAWAY, NE, 68825 |
(308) 386-2610
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BROKEN BOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 626 SOUTH D STREET, BROKEN BOW, NE, 68822 |
(308) 872-2927
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BRENIZER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 430 WEST CENTER AVENUE, MERNA, NE, 68856 |
(308) 643-2268
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ANSLEY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 619 MAIN STREET, ANSLEY, NE, 68814 | — |
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FINCH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 205 NORTH WALNUT, ARNOLD, NE, 69120 |
(308) 848-2219
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BROKEN BOW 2 W, NE US, located 12.1 miles from Custer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 11.5° | 24.2° | 0.32" | 4.4" |
| February | 40.0° | 14.2° | 27.1° | 0.47" | 7.0" |
| March | 51.0° | 22.8° | 36.9° | 1.29" | 3.8" |
| April | 60.1° | 32.0° | 46.1° | 2.52" | 2.8" |
| May | 69.9° | 43.6° | 56.7° | 4.03" | 0.1" |
| June | 80.5° | 55.1° | 67.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 60.1° | 73.1° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 57.7° | 71.0° | 2.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 47.7° | 62.4° | 2.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.9° | 33.9° | 48.9° | 1.83" | 2.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 21.6° | 35.8° | 0.72" | 3.7" |
| December | 39.0° | 13.4° | 26.2° | 0.50" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Oconto village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
| Broken Bow city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
| Merna village | Village | 15.5 mi | — |
| Berwyn village | Village | 17.0 mi | — |
| Eddyville village | Village | 19.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3104111930. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.