The Town FilesCushing, Texas
City in Nacogdoches County · population 557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,700
- Household income
- $63,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 40.8
Cushing is a city of 557 people in Nacogdoches County, Texas. The median home is worth $136,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 93% of Texas towns, quieter than 87% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 86% of Texas towns.
How Cushing ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cushing is worth $136,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $63,182, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cushing | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,182 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Cushing
| People | Cushing | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Cushing
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cushing since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2019 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Nacogdoches County since 1996
Nacogdoches County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Nacogdoches County
Nacogdoches County had 22,564 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,730 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Cushing itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Cushing
2 public schools with 551 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSHING SCHOOL | 6-12 | 294 | 11.3 |
| CUSHING EL | PK-5 | 257 | 14.3 |
Towns near Cushing
- Mount Enterprise, TX11.6 mi · 505 people · home $196,400
- Appleby, TX15.2 mi · 552 people · home $209,400
- Alto, TX17.5 mi · 1,027 people · home $93,800
- Nacogdoches, TX17.7 mi · 32,147 people · home $186,000
- Rusk, TX18.1 mi · 5,285 people · home $157,400
- New Summerfield, TX19.8 mi · 843 people · home $84,300
- Garrison, TX20.4 mi · 789 people · home $91,300
- Wells, TX23.0 mi · 853 people · home $140,600
Cushing questions
Is Cushing, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cushing scores better for retirees than 86% of Texas towns and quieter than 87%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Cushing?
The median owner-occupied home in Cushing is valued at $136,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,182, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Cushing?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Cushing get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cushing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)