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Cost of living in Custer County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,540/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,332 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $705 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $359 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $127 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Custer County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$705
per month
2 bedroom
$910
per month
3 bedroom
$1,275
per month
4 bedroom
$1,467
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Custer County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,562
per year
Individual earnings
$32,025
per year
Per capita
$31,487
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Custer County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$177,000
Annual property tax
$1,197

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Custer County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Custer County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Custer County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Custer County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.2 min
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Custer County

What it costs to live in Custer County each month.

Single person
$2,540
per month
  • Rent $705
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $359
  • State tax $127
Couple
$3,834
per month
  • Rent $910
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $228
Family
$6,315
per month
  • Rent $1,275
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $612
  • State tax $228

Frequently asked questions about Custer County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Custer County?

In Custer County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $705 per month, a two-bedroom averages $910 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,275 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Custer County?

In Custer County, OK, the average household income is $57,562 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,025 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Custer County?

The estimated cost of living in Custer County, OK is approximately $2,540 per month for a single person, $3,834 for a couple, $6,315 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Custer County?

The combined sales tax rate in Custer County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Custer County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Custer County, OK would need approximately $2,540 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,562 per year ($4,797 per month). Custer County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Custer County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Custer County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Custer County?

The average home value in Custer County, OK is $177,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,197, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Custer County compare to other areas?

You can compare Custer County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Custer County is in the Weatherford, OK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources