Custer County, Idaho
Custer County is a county in U.S. state of Idaho. In the 2020 census, the population was 4,249.[1] The county seat is Challis.[2]
| Custer County, Idaho | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Idaho | |
Idaho's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | January 8, 1881 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Challis |
| Largest City | Challis |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
4,937 sq mi (12,787 km²) 4,921 sq mi (12,745 km²) 16 sq mi (41 km²), 0.3 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
4,249 |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 |
| Website: www.co.custer.id.us | |
| Named for: General Custer gold mine | |
Leatherman Peak, 12,228 feet (3,727 m), second highest in Idaho, in the Lost River Range in eastern Custer County
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Ellis
- Goldburg
Ghost towns
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Custer County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Other websites
- Official website
- Challis School District #181 Archived 2013-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 44°14′N 114°17′W / 44.23°N 114.29°W