Cushing, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
213
Population
666/sq mi density
$70,139
Median Income
$26,231 per capita
$57,700
Home Value
$168,608 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,139 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,700 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cushing experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Cushing has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").