At a Glance
Median Income
$95,924
$34,046 per capita
Violent Crime
257/100K
4,359/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $95,924 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,046. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cushing reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,359/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cushing has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,924
Per Capita$34,046
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$288M
Avg Weekly Wage$832
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$191,514
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property4,359/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,022/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain27.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,790 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cushing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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