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Cushing, Oklahoma

City · Population 8,444 · #55 in Oklahoma
Cushing, Oklahoma

Cushing is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cushing had a population of 8,327.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Cushing

Set in the central part of Oklahoma, Cushing is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,444.

Cushing holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,113 residents per square mile.

What Makes Cushing Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,444.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cushing

  • Mazzio's
  • Naifeh's Deli & Grill — lebanese
  • Pueblo Viejo — tex-mex
  • Rodolfos — mexican
  • Sunny Side Up Café — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cushing

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cushing

  • CUSHING HS
  • CUSHING LOWER ES
  • CUSHING MS
  • CUSHING PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHL
  • CUSHING UPPER ES
  • OAK GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Hillcrest Hospital Cushing ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)8,444
Rank in state#55 of 591
Land area7.59 sq mi
Density1,113/sq mi
Coordinates35.9797, -96.7618

🗺️ Map of Cushing