Cumberland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cass County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
262 Population 423/sq mi density
$44,427 Median Income $23,440 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $182,440 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,427 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumberland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,427
41% below
$23,440 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $182,440
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
21%
Rent
65%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
136%
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.