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Cushing, TX

Cushing, TX.

Population: 2,396 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cushing, TX is $206,959 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,500 after a median 63 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,959

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$206,959
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
-6.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2023)
$221,967
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$226,500
Median list price
$230,000
Median price per sqft
$63
1-year sale-price change
+126.7%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
87.5%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$902/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,527/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
CUSHING SCHOOL, CUSHING EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Taylor Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Angelina County Airport (LFK) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- JACKSONVILLE, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS CARTHAGE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-122 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
25.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,074
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
57.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,313
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CushingState medianUS median
Typical home value$206,959$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$226,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,074$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cushing, TX?
$206,959.
What is the median sale price in Cushing, TX?
$226,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cushing, TX?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Cushing, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,139/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cushing, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Cushing, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cushing, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cushing, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cushing, TX?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Cushing, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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