Quality of Life
Population
Data from the 2000 population census place the Cushing population at 8.371.
Almost 12% of the population of Payne County resides in Cushing.
| Area |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2001(est) |
2002(est) |
2003(est) |
2004(est) |
| City |
7,529 |
7,720 |
7,218 |
8,371 |
8,380 |
8,350 |
8,390 |
8,330 |
| County |
50,654 |
60,435 |
61,507 |
68,190 |
69,200 |
69,000 |
69,700 |
69,700 |
| *U.S. Census Bureau |
Percent Distributions of the Population by Race--2000
In Cushing, 79.7% of the population is White, nearly 7.0% is Black, 8.0% is
Native American, and the remaining, 5.3% is comprised of all other races.
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General Government
Cushing has a Commission-Manager type of government. There is a comprehensive
city plan and zoning. The city provides garbage service.
Public Safety
Cushing has 24 full-time fire personnel and 25 full-time police personnel, plus
a reserve force of 7 officers. The city has a 5 insurance classification
rating.
Housing
Cushing has 3,071 dwellings; 66.4% are owner-occupied.
 Climate
The Average January temperature in Cushing is 44 degrees Fahrenheit with a July
temperature average of 80 degrees. The area receives an average of 33 inches of
rain annually and 9 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 340.
Educational Resources
Cushing has 7 primary and secondary schools. Enrollement for 2005-2006 was 1799.
|
Type |
Grades |
Facilities |
Enrollment |
Teachers & Staff |
| Public |
PK |
1 |
123 |
17 |
| Public |
K-5 |
4 |
783 |
100 |
| Public |
6-8 |
1 |
359 |
45 |
| Public |
9-12 |
1 |
534 |
58 |
| Public |
Admin & Maint |
1 |
|
15 |
| Total |
|
8 |
1,799 |
235 |
Oklahoma State University, Langston University, St. Gregory's Junior College,
and Oklahoma Baptist University are all within 50 miles of the community. The
Central Area Vo-Tech and Meridian Technology Center are with 25 miles.
There is a public library in Cushing with nearly 50,000 volumes.
Recreational Facilities
The citizens of Cushing have access to a number of recreational facilities.
|
Parks |
Tennis Courts |
Country Clubs |
Swimming Pools |
Golf Courses |
| 8 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Media
Cushing has one daily newspaper as well as one weekly paper. There is one local radio station and one cable provider (Sudden Link).
Other Attractions
Cushing features a new Community and Youth Center, summer youth and adult
programs, rodeo arena, baseball and softball.
Dodrill's Museum of Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils. The museum
has also developed a "Cushing History" section.
 
Places of Worship
Cushing has 1 Catholic church and 42 Protestant churches.
 
Medical Facilities and Medical Practitioners
The Cushing area is home to one hospital that is licensed for 99 beds. The hospital has undergone a $15 million + remodeling and upgrade during the 2005 – 2006 period that has provided new surgery suites; the latest in diagnostic equipment; upgraded patient facilities; and a new and larger emergency room. For further information go to www.cushingregional.com
Cimarron Healthcare Center is a new, state of the art, $4.7M medical facility offering an Urgent Care Center that is open daily, an outpatient surgery center and medical clinics. (www.cimarronhealthcare.com). The community has three medical clinics. There are two nursing homes with 130 beds, one of which has independent living apartments. Practicing in the Cushing area are 13 medical doctors, 5 osteopaths, 2 chiropractors, 3 dentists, 3 PA's, and one nurse practitioner. The Cushing Specialty Clinic has 10 medical specialists that visit the community on a regular schedule to provide additional services.
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