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Cushing, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
243
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
765
ZIP codes
0
Cushing and its ZIP codes
Cushing at a glance
- Cushing is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Cushing, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Cushing.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cushing, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cushing, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Cushing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorrectionvilleCity | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HolsteinCity | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| WashtaCity | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AnthonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PiersonCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| QuimbyCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Ida GroveCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GalvaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DanburyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| OtoCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| KingsleyCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ArthurCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| SchallerCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| MovilleCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| CherokeeCity | 20 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cushing, IA in?
- Cushing is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Cushing, IA?
- About 243 people live in Cushing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cushing?
- Nearby places include Correctionville (5.6 mi), Holstein (6.9 mi), Washta (8.2 mi), Battle Creek (11 mi), Anthon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023