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Cushing, OK
City in Payne County, Oklahoma.
Population
8,367
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Cushing and its ZIP codes
Cushing at a glance
- Cushing is about 19 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $44,136, 32% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (43% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Cushing, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cushing, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,136
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,055), Irish Americans (820), Mexican Americans (532).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Payne County. PPP loans are for Cushing.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
35,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$557M
FY 2026, $6,822 per person
How people get to work
Cushing, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled19.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cushing, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
841
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 26°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cushing, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Cushing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DrumrightCity | 8.5 mi | 7.4 |
| RipleyTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| AgraTown | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| YaleCity | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| IngallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| ShamrockTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MehanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| OiltonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| QuayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| KendrickTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TryonTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| StroudCity | 15 mi | 11.8 |
| PerkinsCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| OliveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| JenningsTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Lone ChimneyTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cushing, OK in?
- Cushing is in Payne County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Cushing, OK?
- About 8,367 people live in Cushing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cushing?
- Nearby places include Drumright (8.5 mi), Ripley (8.9 mi), Agra (9.2 mi), Yale (9.4 mi), Ingalls (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023