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Cushing, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
Cushing, IA
At a Glance
How Cushing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cushing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cushing a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cushing residents earn a median household income of $70,139 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,231. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cushing is $57,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,608. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Cushing reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Cushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cushing has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.