Cushman, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
456 Population 112/sq mi density
$42,411 Median Income $24,836 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $171,300 Zillow
$464 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,411 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $464/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cushman, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,411
44% below
$24,836 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $171,300
Median Rent
$464/mo
60% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Cushman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cushman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
41%
Rent
40%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cushman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cushman residents earn a median household income of $42,411 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,836. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cushman is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,300. Median rent is $464/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

13.4% of adults in Cushman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cushman has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population456
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,411
Per Capita$24,836
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$464
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$171,300
Housing Units238
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation702 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cushman was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.