At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$51,923 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
Zillow: $224,123
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
13.9% 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+
3.8 / 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 $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,923. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cushing is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,123. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
16.5% of adults in Cushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cushing has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population646
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$51,923
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$1,100
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$224,123
Housing Units349
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation428 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cushing was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.