Cushing, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,336 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$44,282 Median Income $24,072 per capita
$112,100 Home Value $144,458 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,282 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cushing, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,282
41% below
$24,072 per capita
Home Value
$112,100
60% below
Zillow: $144,458
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
28% below
2,424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
40%
Rent
66%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cushing a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cushing residents earn a median household income of $44,282 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,072. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cushing is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,458. Median rent is $772/month, with 24.1% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Cushing reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,424/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Cushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cushing has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,336
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,282
Per Capita$24,072
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$999M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,100
Rent$772
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$144,458
Housing Units3,693
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent273/100K
Property2,424/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation923 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Cushing was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.