At a Glance
Median Income
$44,427
$23,440 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $182,440
Median Rent
$755/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
19.2% smoking rate
How Cumberland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cumberland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cumberland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cumberland residents earn a median household income of $44,427 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cumberland is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,440. Median rent is $755/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.4% of adults in Cumberland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cumberland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,427
Per Capita$23,440
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$991M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$755
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$182,440
Housing Units127
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,295 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cumberland was founded in 1885.
The median home in Cumberland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.