At a Glance
Median Income
$47,773
$30,596 per capita
Home Value
$173,900
Zillow: $311,823
Median Rent
$901/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
270 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $47,773 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,596. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cumberland is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,823. Median rent is $901/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Cumberland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Cumberland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cumberland has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,389
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,773
Per Capita$30,596
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,900
Rent$901
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$311,823
Housing Units1,199
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,255 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Cumberland was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.