Cushing, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nacogdoches County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 472/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $51,923 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $224,123 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cushing enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation428 ft (130 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates31.8119°N, 94.8417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNacogdoches County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.7 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 46 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 41 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 34 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 51 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 39 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 148 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 127 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 25 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 77 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 86 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 119 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 129 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 56 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 83 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 119 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 48 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 42 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 144 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 43 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 161 km
2020 Delta Category 2 266 km
2008 Ike Category 2 100 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 206 km
2005 Rita Category 3 162 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 250 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 291 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 219 km
1985 Danny Category 1 287 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 750 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 81 km 18
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 59 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 99 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 46 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 85 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 83 km
2011 502 8,344 15 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 70 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 95 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 76 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 76 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 71 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 71 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 88 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 44 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 48 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Cushing has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.4").

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