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Cumbola, PA

Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County

Cumbola is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 235. Residents earn $52,917 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
235 Population 588/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $31,886 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$933 Median Rent 48.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $933/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,917
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $933
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How Cumbola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population235
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units161
Rent Burden48.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation858 ft (262 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.3%
Libraries14

Is Cumbola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cumbola receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cumbola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cumbola is $52,917, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cumbola is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cumbola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cumbola has a population of 235 with a density of 588 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 6.4% Hispanic.

Population

235
Total Population
588
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cumbola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cumbola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cumbola is $52,917, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Cumbola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,917
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,886
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cumbola is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$933
20% below US avg
Rent Burden48.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%
Housing Units161
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate5.99%
Cumbola has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates40.7138°N, 76.1432°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchuylkill County County
County FIPS42107
Cumbola is located in Schuylkill County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 78.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density588/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountySchuylkill County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.3%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Nearby Cities

New Philadelphia, PA 1,008 pop · 1.4 mi Port Carbon, PA 1,696 pop · 1.7 mi Pottsville, PA 13,374 pop · 4.2 mi Orwigsburg, PA 3,004 pop · 4.6 mi Schuylkill Haven, PA 5,247 pop · 6.1 mi Minersville, PA 4,391 pop · 6.3 mi Cressona, PA 1,303 pop · 6.3 mi Frackville, PA 3,860 pop · 6.7 mi Mahanoy City, PA 3,522 pop · 6.8 mi Shenandoah, PA 4,256 pop · 7.7 mi Lake Wynonah, PA 3,180 pop · 8.6 mi Shenandoah Heights, PA 1,284 pop · 8.9 mi Girardville, PA 1,094 pop · 9.1 mi Gordon, PA 1,004 pop · 10.6 mi
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