Population
Cushing
8,336
Water Valley
3,380
Median Income
Cushing
$44,282
Water Valley
$47,167
Home Value
Cushing
$112,100
Water Valley
$111,000
Rent
Cushing
$772
Water Valley
$592
Crime Rate
Cushing
2.73
Water Valley
5.32
Cost of Living
Cushing
74.7
Water Valley
72.9
Avg Temp
Cushing
N/A
Water Valley
N/A
Unemployment
Cushing
4.5%
Water Valley
4.1%
How Similar Are Cushing & Water Valley?
Water Valley is Cushing's #14 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Cushing
8,336
Water Valley
3,380
Cushing (8,336) is about 2.5x larger than Water Valley (3,380).
Violent Crime
Cushing
2.73
Water Valley
5.32
Water Valley has a 49% higher violent crime than Cushing.
Property Crime
Cushing
24.00
Water Valley
28.96
Water Valley has a 17% higher property crime than Cushing.
Political Leaning
Cushing
61.4%
Water Valley
59.9%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 2% difference.
Unemployment
Cushing
4.5%
Water Valley
4.1%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Cushing
$44,282
Water Valley
$47,167
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Cushing
$112,100
Water Valley
$111,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
Cushing
11.1%
Water Valley
10.3%
Both cities have similar education — just a 7% difference.
Demographics
Cushing
73.9%
Water Valley
45.6%
Cushing has a 38% higher demographics than Water Valley.
Cost of Living
Cushing
74.7
Water Valley
72.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Cushing and Water Valley share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cushing
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Water Valley
Cushing leads in 6 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Water Valley leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWater Valley has a fair market rent (1br) of $672 vs $847 in Cushing (26% lower). Water Valley has a fair market rent (2br) of $842 vs $1,035 in Cushing (23% lower). Water Valley scores 60.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 70.5 in Cushing.
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Housing Market — Cushing leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWater Valley has a median rent of $592 vs $772 in Cushing (30% lower). Cushing has a median property tax of $639 vs $911 in Water Valley (30% lower). Cushing has a vacancy rate of 17.2% compared to 20.3% in Water Valley.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Cushing leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCushing: 3,572 vs Water Valley: 1,522 for labor force. Cushing has a work from home of 3.7% compared to 1.9% in Water Valley. Cushing has a private sector of 94.7% compared to 84.7% in Water Valley.
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Crime & Safety — Cushing leads
Source: FBI UCRWater Valley has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.77 compared to 3.68 in Cushing. Cushing has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.30 in Water Valley. Water Valley has a property crime clearance of 23.5% compared to 8.9% in Cushing.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Cushing leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauCushing has a high school diploma or higher of 42.4% compared to 37.4% in Water Valley. Cushing has a bachelor's degree or higher of 11.1% compared to 10.3% in Water Valley.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCushing has a population of 8,336, about 2.5x the size of Water Valley (3,380). Water Valley skews younger with a median age of 32.9 vs 35.4.
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Black
Hispanic
Asian
Cushing
Water Valley
Healthcare — Cushing leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareCushing: 5 vs Water Valley: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Cushing leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCushing has a work from home of 3.7% compared to 1.9% in Water Valley. Water Valley has a drive alone of 90.3% compared to 77.8% in Cushing.
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