Living in Cushing, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cushing · Census data 2020–2024
Cushing has 112 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $98,478 (29% higher than the Nebraska median).
Cushing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cushing at a glance
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 37.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $98,478State: $76,475
- Homeowners
- 97.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Cushing a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Nebraska median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 25.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cushing median household income
The median household income in Cushing is $98,478 and the income per person is $31,416. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Cushing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 97.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.6%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.95
Cushing demographics
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 4.5%
- Households
- 38
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cushing ›
Education in Cushing
0% of adults 25 and older in Cushing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cushing
- Unemployment rate
- 25.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Cushing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing | 112 | $98,478 | — | — |
| St. Paul | 2,758 | $62,212 | $203,300 | $707 |
| Wolbach | 283 | $52,321 | $67,300 | $713 |
| Palmer | 403 | $62,578 | $123,900 | $875 |
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| Dannebrog | 235 | $63,250 | $127,500 | $813 |
| Greeley Center | 417 | $49,083 | $80,700 | $658 |
| Scotia | 428 | $45,000 | $102,800 | $581 |
| Fullerton | 1,346 | $47,750 | $128,500 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Cushing, NE?
The median household income in Cushing is $98,478, 29% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Cushing, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Nebraska median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Cushing?
The median age in Cushing is 37.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Cushing?
The average commute to work in Cushing is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cushing?
The unemployment rate in Cushing is 25.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cushing?
0% of adults in Cushing have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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