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Cumbola, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
235 Population 588/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $31,886 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $85,118 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 48.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumbola, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,917
30% below
$31,886 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $85,118
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
48.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Cumbola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cumbola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
32%
Rent
80%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumbola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cumbola residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,886. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cumbola is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,118. Median rent is $933/month, with 48.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Cumbola reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Cumbola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cumbola has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$933
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$85,118
Housing Units161
Rent Burden48.9%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property375/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Cumbola was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.