Housing by town in Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County, Nebraska has 42 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $853 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $666 in 2015–2019 (+28.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Wood River Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,667) and Sargent the lowest ($631).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $853 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 31.1%
- Median household income
- $67,906
- Places
- 42
Cities, towns and townships in Custer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algernon Township | $833 | 24.2% | $93,000 | $222,200 | $1,397 |
| Anselmo | $658 | 18.4% | $60,673 | $72,500 | $746 |
| Ansley | $1,034 | 31.6% | $64,688 | $89,800 | $1,188 |
| Ansley Township | $1,034 | 27.4% | $64,375 | $98,200 | $1,321 |
| Arnold | $946 | 27.1% | $64,688 | $146,700 | $1,703 |
| Arnold Township | $850 | 28.4% | $69,375 | $152,800 | $1,760 |
| Berwyn | — | 7.1% | $46,250 | $75,000 | $1,000 |
| Berwyn Township | — | 2.2% | $78,967 | $170,100 | $3,207 |
| Broken Bow | $876 | 43.3% | $60,129 | $133,200 | $1,942 |
| Broken Bow Township | — | 8.1% | $127,895 | $357,500 | $2,838 |
| Callaway | $631 | 34.0% | $51,146 | $149,100 | $1,772 |
| Cliff Township | — | 41.6% | $73,063 | $285,000 | $1,625 |
| Comstock | — | 16.7% | $47,500 | $80,800 | $675 |
| Comstock Township | — | 15.2% | $57,500 | $86,900 | $732 |
| Corner Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Custer Township | — | 4.8% | $81,042 | $583,300 | — |
| Delight Township | $633 | 27.4% | $59,500 | $171,700 | $2,028 |
| Douglas Grove Township | — | 31.7% | $60,833 | — | — |
| East Custer Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elim Township | — | 51.7% | $73,393 | — | $2,375 |
| Elk Creek Township | — | 28.9% | $77,344 | — | — |
| Garfield Township (Custer County) | — | 51.4% | — | — | — |
| Grant Township (Custer County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Hayes Township | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Kilfoil Township | $794 | 27.7% | $70,417 | $180,000 | $1,473 |
| Lillian Township | — | 24.1% | $71,875 | $383,300 | $3,237 |
| Loup Township (Custer County) | — | 8.1% | $108,750 | $325,000 | $3,308 |
| Mason City | $838 | 24.7% | $64,375 | — | $1,148 |
| Merna | $983 | 26.9% | $61,875 | $100,000 | $1,154 |
| Milburn Township | — | 26.1% | $113,750 | — | $2,850 |
| Myrtle Township | — | 17.4% | — | — | $8,355 |
| Oconto | $875 | 8.9% | $55,625 | $60,000 | $1,086 |
| Ryno Township | — | 0.0% | $46,250 | — | — |
| Sargent | $631 | 29.4% | $54,423 | $57,900 | $698 |
| Sargent Township | $638 | 26.0% | $57,857 | $61,700 | $764 |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Triumph Township | — | 18.8% | $78,333 | — | — |
| Victoria Township | $700 | 14.2% | $61,154 | $259,700 | $1,224 |
| Wayne Township | — | 74.4% | $37,614 | — | — |
| West Union Township | — | 25.0% | — | — | — |
| Westerville Township | — | 26.5% | $103,750 | $225,000 | $4,643 |
| Wood River Township | $1,667 | 25.4% | $96,500 | $75,000 | $1,226 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 people | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
How the places in Custer County rank across Nebraska
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Crime reported to police in Custer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 48 | 14 | 133 | 10,509 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 93 | 21 | 196 | 10,731 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 67 | 16 | 152 | 10,495 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Custer County recorded 7 violent and 16 property crimes, 67 and 152 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Custer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County Sheriff's Office | 7,009 | 3 | 15 |
| Broken Bow Police Department | 3,486 | 4 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Custer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68822 | 4,335 | $877 | $154,600 | $67,500 | 39.5% |
| 69120 | 1,208 | $796 | $158,200 | $69,886 | 27.5% |
| 68825 | 995 | $634 | $175,900 | $64,432 | 26.0% |
| 68814 | 984 | $1,000 | $156,400 | $73,295 | 23.1% |
| 68874 | 821 | $631 | $88,300 | $60,139 | 22.9% |
| 68856 | 715 | $983 | $190,000 | $73,000 | 22.1% |
| 68813 | 518 | $645 | $262,800 | $73,160 | 22.3% |
| 68855 | 400 | $879 | $235,000 | $78,750 | 20.4% |
| 68860 | 301 | $1,667 | $72,500 | $95,750 | 24.8% |
| 68828 | 204 | — | $88,100 | $61,667 | 20.8% |
| 68881 | 26 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Custer County
What is the crime rate in Custer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Custer County recorded 67 violent and 152 property crimes per 100,000 residents (7 violent and 16 property crimes in all).
Which place in Custer County has the highest rent?
Wood River Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,667 (±$781) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Custer County has the lowest rent?
Sargent has the lowest median gross rent, $631 (±$90) a month.
What is the median rent in Custer County, Nebraska?
The median gross rent in Custer County is $853 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer County, Nebraska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer County, Nebraska
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Custer County, NE
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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