What are the schools like in Cushing, OK?

Cushing is served primarily by CUSHING. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Cushing?

The median household income in Cushing, OK is $46,602 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Cushing, OK?

Cushing has an average high temperature of 49.3°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.1 inches.

Cushing, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cushing, OK affordable or expensive?

Cushing's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cushing is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,200 and the median rent is $735 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cushing, OK?

Cushing has a violent crime rate of 273.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2400.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cushing, OK a Good Place to Live?

Cushing is a small town of 8,336 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $46,602 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Cushing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cushing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cushing city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Cushing's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cushing costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cushing, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$735	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,602	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cushing's violent crime rate is 273.3 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

273.3 /100k

Property Crime

2400.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cushing is served primarily by CUSHING. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cushing, OK	National Avg
School District	CUSHING	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cushing sees average highs of 49.3°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation and 4.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cushing, OK
Average High — January	49.3°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	38.0"
Annual Snowfall	4.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cushing, OK	National Avg
Population	8,336	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cushing

Cushing, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74023

Cushing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cushing, OK affordable or expensive?

Cushing's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cushing roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $735/month.

What is the crime rate in Cushing, OK?

Cushing's violent crime rate is 273.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2400.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cushing?

Public schools in Cushing are operated by CUSHING. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cushing, OK a good place to live?

Cushing, OK has a population of 8,336, a median household income of $46,602, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cushing?

Cushing averages 49.3°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches with about 4.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cushing?

Cushing, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74023.

What is the population of Cushing?

The population of Cushing, Oklahoma is 8,336 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cushing?

Key numbers for living in Cushing: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $46,602, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cushing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.