Cushing Authority

Cushing is a lower-income small town of 8,367 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Cushing, Oklahoma

In Payne County, Oklahoma, Cushing anchors a community of 8,367. The median household income stands at $44,136.

Definition and scope

Located in Payne County, Oklahoma, Cushing operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Stillwater, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Cushing has approximately 8,367 residents. The median age is 35.7 years. Roughly 55% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $114,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 72.5%
• Black or African American: 2.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cushing is $44,136. Poverty rate stands at 22.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.2%. Educational attainment: 15.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cushing:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Cushing Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Lincoln County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 909 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.