Iowa
Cushing is a small town in Iowa with a population of 213. Residents earn $70,139 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cushing receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cushing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cushing is $70,139, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Cushing is $57,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cushing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,139 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,231 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $746M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.86% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $57,700 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.86% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,295 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4651°N, 95.6757°W |
| County FIPS | 19093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |