About Cushing
Cushing is a tiny community in western Iowa, home to 225 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Cushing holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 703 residents per square mile.
📰 Cushing News Today
- Donald “Don” D. Joy Sr. Obituary Nov 4, 2025 nicklasdjensenfh.com · Nov 4
- Moville Days, Lawton Fest, Cushing Old-Fashioned Wednesday usher in summer fun The N'West Iowa REVIEW · Jun 5
- One dead, three taken to the hospital after rollover accident Saturday morning KTIV · May 9
- 1 Juvenile Killed in Cherokee County Crash, 3 Others Injured westerniowatoday.com · May 10
- Dorothy Caroline Henderson Obituary Jan 21, 2026 nicklasdjensenfh.com · Jan 21
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What Makes Cushing Unique
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)225
Rank in state#636 of 940
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density703/sq mi
Coordinates42.4651, -95.6757