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Cushman, AR
City in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
488
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
0
Cushman and its ZIP codes
Cushman at a glance
- Cushman is about 2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Cushman, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Cushman.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cushman, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cushman, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Cushman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 8.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.8 |
| GuionTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| BatesvilleCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| SidneyTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MoorefieldTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Cave CityCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| SouthsideCity | 14 mi | 9.9 |
| ConcordTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| MelbourneCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 18 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cushman, AR in?
- Cushman is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Cushman, AR?
- About 488 people live in Cushman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cushman?
- Nearby places include Bethesda (5.5 mi), Mount Pleasant (8.2 mi), Pleasant Grove (8.3 mi), Guion (10 mi), Desha (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023