At a Glance
Median Income
$95,924
$34,046 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
24.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.3% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 24.6% (583% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,924
Per Capita$34,046
Unemployment24.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$288M
Avg Weekly Wage$832
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$191,514
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,022/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.