At a Glance
Median Income
$70,139
$26,231 per capita
Home Value
$57,700
Zillow: $168,608
Median Rent
$725/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cushing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,139
Per Capita$26,231
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,700
Rent$725
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$168,608
Housing Units93
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,295 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cushing was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.