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Cushing’s story
Cushing in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 7 places on the National Register.
CushingOK
A town of 8,367. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
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Population
8,367
+6.4% since 2010
Typical home
$145K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
2,892
Balanced
What makes Cushing stand out
The 3 things Cushing does most differently from other towns.
A−School Grade
Schools
#55 for schools in OK
of 128 towns
School Grade A−.
100 U.S. towns● Cushing
Health
89% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OK on 0 measures, worse on 11.
Outdoors
#21 most conserved land in OK
1.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
15.9% of the town is conserved land.
Cushing’s report card
SchoolsA−Beats 81% of OK districtsHealthDHealthier than 11% of U.S. townsOutdoors1 miof trails · 15.9% conservedHousing$145K35% below the OK typical homeCommute21 miHalf of commuters travel lessClimate93°/27°Summer high · winter low · 4″ snowSafetyC+Less crime than 35% of U.S. townsHazards53/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →71°
Cloudy
Tonight L 61°
Local news
All →- Cushing Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting Slated for Monday, August 171600 KUSH · Aug 17
- Storage data shows oil inventories are near tank bottomsMidland Reporter-Telegram · Aug 1
- Cushing Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting Slated for Monday, July 20th at City Hall1600 KUSH · Jul 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cushing. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Cushing’s public schools outperform 81% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Cushing’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Upper Es | 2–4 | 360 | A− |
| Cushing Lower Es | K–1 | 223 | Not graded |
| Cushing MS | 5–8 | 488 | B |
| Cushing HS | 9–12 | 521 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Cushing beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Cushing | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.3% | 10.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.2% | 18.5% |
| More smokers | 22.2% | 16.3% |
Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
0.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
15.9% of Cushing is conserved land
1.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
15.9%conserved
15.9%
conserved · 770 of 4,836 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#21
most conserved land in OK
#35
most walkable in OK
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cushing Aquatic Center | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Cushing home is worth about $145K
The typical Cushing home is worth about $145,000, about the same as a year ago, 35% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$145KZillow home value
Typical home value
Cushing$145K
Oklahoma$223K
Market temperature
126
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Cushing
About one in 4 of Cushing’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Stillwater (12%), Oklahoma City (10%) and Tulsa (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
24%work in town
Where working residents work
In Cushing24%
Stillwater12%
Oklahoma City10%
Tulsa7%
Drumright3%
21 mi
median commute distance
2,892
jobs based in Cushing
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Cushing has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–51°
Spring48–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 35% of U.S. towns
Cushing reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 65% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cushing1.2
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Cushing11.7
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
35th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
43rd
percentile among OK towns
10
violent crimes reported in 2025
99
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesTornadoesInland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 1982
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
7 places in Cushing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Cushing
7 notable people were born in Cushing.
About Cushing
City in Oklahoma, United States
Cushing (Meskwaki: Koshineki, Iowa-Oto: Amína P^óp^oye Chína, meaning: "Soft-seat town") is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cushing had a population of 8,327. Cushing was established after the Land Run of 1891 by William "Billy Rae" Little. It was named for Marshall Cushing, private secretary to U.S. Postmaster General John Wanamaker. The city is primarily known for its oil industry. A 1912 oil boom led to the city's development as a refining center, with over 50 refineries operating in Cushing over its history. Today, Cushing is a major trading hub for crude oil and a price settlement point for West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Excha…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 8,327
- Area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 74023
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