At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$31,886 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $85,118
Median Rent
$933/mo
48.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cumbola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 1.0% (72% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment1.0%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
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.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.