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Cushing, OK


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Cushing, Oklahoma

Cushing, Oklahoma, in Payne county, is 45 miles W of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 8,371.

The People and Families of Cushing

In Cushing, about 46% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Cushing compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cushing had a median family income of $32,284.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cushing gave more campaign money ($855) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cushing Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Cushing.

Commuting

In Cushing, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Cushing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCushing Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cushing Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Cushing Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cushing, OK

Comparing Cushing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men39
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime34

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