Cushing, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 34 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.7%
 
Males: 16  (47.3%)
Females: 18  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68873

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,083 (it was $20,625 in 2000)
Cushing:

$91,083
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,611 (it was $9,161 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $27,241 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Cushing:

$27,241
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,213; detached houses: $179,760
March 2022 cost of living index in Cushing: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Cushing, NE (2022)
    • 8694.5%White alone
    • 33.3%Hispanic
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Ancestries: American (36.4%), Eastern European (22.7%), Swedish (22.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1778 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 113 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cushing village:

0.9% ($200)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (94.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (554.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wolbach, NE (2.7 miles ),
St. Paul, NE (2.7 miles ),
Palmer, NE (2.8 miles ),
Elba, NE (3.2 miles ),
Cotesfield, NE (3.8 miles),
Farwell, NE (3.8 miles),
St. Libory, NE (3.8 miles ),
Archer, NE (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 41.30 N, Longitude: 98.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

Distribution of median household income in Cushing, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cushing, NE in 2022

Cushing satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+24.0%).

Average climate in Cushing, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cushing-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.2 miles away from the Cushing village center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1965, a category F4 tornado 16.3 miles away from the village center .

Earthquake activity:

Cushing-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 365% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 345.7 miles away from Cushing center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 661.2 miles away from Cushing center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.3 miles away from Cushing center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from Cushing center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 208.6 miles away from Cushing center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 408.0 miles away from Cushing center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Howard County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Cushing:

  • HERITAGE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ST PAUL, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cushing:

  • Central Community College (about 29 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 57 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Northeast Community College (about 73 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 93 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 96 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Wayne State College (about 96 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 97 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

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Howard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cushing:

Marital status in Cushing, NE
  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 78.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cushing:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.4
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cushing, NE (based on Howard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,4673
Evangelical Protestant1,0637
Mainline Protestant9147
Other1-
None2,829-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

4.56 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

10.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Howard County:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Howard County:

28.9%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.2%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cushing:

46.0%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.9%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Cushing:

28.4
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.7%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

28.5%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

52.4%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

73.0%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cushing, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$30
Financial Administration 0$0 1$30
Totals for Government 0$0 2$60

Cushing government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $7,000 ($205.88)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($588.24)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($58.82)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($58.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($323.53)

Cushing government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($117.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($205.88)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($58.82)

Cushing government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($441.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cushing:

  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cushing:

  • KSYZ-FM (107.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING-GRAND ISLAND, I)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRGY (97.3 FM; AURORA, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Cushing:

  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.9mTotal length
  • 750Total average daily traffic
  • 815Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cushing, NE
  • 91.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cushing, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Cushing compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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