At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$23,568 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $281,510
Median Rent
$850/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.9% smoking rate
How Cusick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cusick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cusick a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cusick residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,568. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cusick is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,510. Median rent is $850/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
11.9% of adults in Cusick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cusick has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$23,568
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$850
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$281,510
Housing Units187
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation2,051 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband60.6%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cusick was founded in 1902.
The median home in Cusick was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.