Cushman is a city[3] in Independence County, Arkansas, United States.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the town was 96.53% White, 1.08% Native American, and 2.39% from two or more races.

18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.