Custer County School District is nestled between the Wet Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south central Colorado. It includes the neighboring towns of Silver Cliff and Westcliffe, with a county wide population of 3500.
For scenic beauty, it is unsurpassed. On the west side lie the Sangres with over 25 peaks of 13,000 ft. or more. On the east side are the Wet Mountains – rugged and rolling foothills covered with oak, aspen, pinon and ponderosa. Inbetween lies the Wet Mountain Valley, home of a 140-year-old ranching legacy. The valley enjoys 320 days of sunshine each year, with an average summer high of 82 and an average winter high of 40.
More impressive than its incredible beauty and comfortable climate is Custer County’s greatest asset – its people, a multifaceted community known for its friendly, caring atmosphere. A mix of fourth generation ranchers, longtime locals and new residents, Custer County is filled with people with a strong sense of community who understand the importance of volunteerism.
Recreation in Custer County includes hiking, golfing, fishing, backpacking, hunting, bowling and horseback riding, to name a few. Our residents and visitors enjoy several nationally recognized music festivals hosted annually. Some of America’s finest artists arrive in September to paint and participate in “Art for the Sangres.” Our community’s drama theater/movie theater hosts regional and national talents and is just completing a one million dollar children’s theater addition.
Local services in Custer County have grown to
meet expanding needs. These include a great library, an exceptional volunteer fire department, a new assisted living center and a new clinic staffed with an MD and two nurse practitioners. These services, 22 churches, and several restaurants and motels make Westcliffe and Silver Cliff a great place to live.
In summary, Custer County enjoys the unusual combination of recreation and the arts, and a rural lifestyle with comfortable amenities. Our wide open spaces and agricultural heritage are cherished by residents, old and new. Custer County, steeped in Colorado mining history, went almost undiscovered for most of the 20th century, however the 1990’s brought unprecedented growth. The strong core community found ways to embrace the new and meet the challenges of the 21st century, while never forgetting their friendly, honest and rural beginnings.
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