Custer
6.0
High score (8-10)
The Wet Mountain Valley has an unobstructed view of the Sangre de Cristo peaks that is one of Colorado's genuinely best — Westcliffe has a dark-sky designation and the mountain photography community it attracts is real. If you're here for the right reason (serious mountains, silence), it delivers.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Five thousand people in the county, most of them retired ranchers and back-to-the-landers who moved here for exactly the quietness you'd be fighting against. The Silver Cliff Music Festival draws summer visitors. Social infrastructure is minimal.
Lower score (below 6)
Westcliffe is beautiful and socially inert — a retirement and second-home community with no young population, no nightlife, and no reason to stay unless you already own property here. Small mountain town insularity in full effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Custer, Colorado?
$100k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Custer, Colorado?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Custer, Colorado?
42% men have degree
What's the average male height in Custer, Colorado?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Custer, Colorado?
Local women avg 30.0