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Cumbum, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Cumbum is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 68,090. Elevation: 1,368 ft (417 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
68,090 Population 180/sq mi density
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
58.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population68,090
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density180/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units27,236
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Population68,090
Population Density180 / sq mi
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates9.7365°, 77.2847°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation58.9 inches (1,497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Cumbum

Cumbum is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 68,090. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Cumbum has a population of 68,090 with a density of 180 people per square mile, spread across 378.3 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

68,090
Total Population
180
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
378.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cumbum vs India Average

The median household income in Cumbum is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 26 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Income: Cumbum vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare23
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cumbum is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 27,236 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units27,236

Property Tax

Climate in Cumbum

Cumbum has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1341 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.3° / 31.4° 59.9
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 15.6° / 35.2° 8.3
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 17.7° / 38.4° 22.2
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 21.4° / 39.1° 75.4
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 37.5° 129.0
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.8° 89.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 32.8° 111.3
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.2° / 33.9° 136.0
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 32.3° 128.6
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 31.6° 238.1
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.2° 223.3
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.6° / 28.8° 118.6
Cumbum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area378.3 sq mi (979.7 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates9.7365°N, 77.2847°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 216 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 288 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 233 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Cumbum has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Cumbum

Institution Type Founded Website
Christ College.. College Visit →
Government College Kattappana College
Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) College
government iti College
Government Polytechnical College Vandiperiyar College
ITI COLLEGE GROUND, KATTAPPANA. College
JPM Arts and Science College College
JPM College College
MES College, Vattapara College
st.sebastians college ground College

Schools in Cumbum

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Lower Primary School, Third Camp
MGM Chettukuzhy
AKM Upper Primary School Kochera
SJ Lower Primary School Kochara
SDA Nettithozhu
SX Lower Primary School Old Kochera
Mar Evanious Bethani
nss higher secondary school kootar
SN LP SCHOOL KOOTAR
Madona LP School
Memorial public school
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Radio Stations near Cumbum

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cumbum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Green Park Ayurvedic Spices and Plantation
Spice garden
Spice garden

Libraries in Cumbum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Achakda vayannasala0.0
Balagram Library0.0
Cumbummettu Vayanasala0.0
Deseeyam Vayanashala0.0
Friends Of Marigiri Arts and Sports Club0.0
Gandhiji memorial vayanasala kattekanam0.0
Jaihindh Vayanashala Panickankudy0.0
Kombodinjal Public Library0.0
Kuzhikandam Vayanasala0.0
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI LIBRARY UDUMBANCHOLA0.0
Library ,kamakshy0.0
Library Parakadavu0.0
Library, Third Camp0.0
Malanad Public Library puliyanmala0.0
New Star Library Mullarikudy0.0
Nithya Yowana Library and Kairali Youth club Bethel0.0
PANCHAYAT LIBRARY0.0
Panchayathu0.0
Pannikandam library0.0
Pannikandam library0.0
Pattom Memorial Public Library0.0
Pioneer Library Thopramkudy0.0
PM Library0.0
PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Public Library, Eettithoppu0.0
Public Library, Nallumukh0.0
Public Library, Nangutghotti0.0
Public Library,Pushpagiri0.0
Ryma Public Library Arts and Sports Club Thopramkudy0.0
Tercosa grameena Vayanashala Kombodinjal North0.0
Ushas Public Library0.0
Ushas Public Library0.0
Vyjayanthy Arts and sports club Perinjamkutty0.0
Ward 1 library0.0
Yuvashakthy Arts and Sports Club Kanakakunnu0.0

Farmers Markets in Cumbum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
chinnamanur vegetable market
Mudiyeruma Market
nedumkandam market
Sunday Market
Thookupalam Sunday Market
Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam Vegitable Market Thopramkudy

Hotels in Cumbum

46 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Able Residency
Ambadi Hotel
Ammu's Home Stay
Cardamom County
Club Mahindra
Coffee Inn
Coffee Routes
Dolphin Residence
Eco Inn
Edassary resort & Bar
Gangothri Breeze Inn
Grand Thekkady
Green Palace
Greenwoods Resort
Hill View
Holiday Vista
Holiday Vista
Hotel Althaf
Hotel DhePutt
Hotel Highrange
Hotel Sithara International
Hotel st George
hotel town
Hotel Treetop Thekkady
Jungle Park Resort
Kalayathinal Residency
Lora Residence AC non AC
Lords Nest
Maharaja
Malabar Hotel
Marvel Inn
muttath hotel
Nigara Residency puliyanmala
Oriole Homestay
Periyar Villa Homestay
Quadiriya Palace
sangam hotel, 6th mile
Savoy
Silver Crest Resort Hotel
Sivaranjini tourist home
Spice valley
Thaduthukayil Residency
The Hut
Thekhady Castle
White House
Wild View

Restaurants in Cumbum

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madurai Famous Jigarthanda
Sai Food Court

Cafes in Cumbum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tea Shop

Cinemas in Cumbum

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aishwarya Cinema Theatre
Sagara Theatre Kattappana
Santosh Theatre

Theatres in Cumbum

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalaripayattu
Navarasa Kathakali center
Priya Theatre

Zoos in Cumbum

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance)

Clinics in Cumbum

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crescent Clinic
Homeopathy Clinic
Jothi Clinic
Krishna Clinic
KSKJ Children's Clinic
Mohan Clinic and Nursing Home
Our Family Clinic kootar
Panchali Clinic
Saijee Clinic
Sakthi Clinic
Samudha Clinic
Selvam Clinic
Sethu Bai Clinic
Sri Maniraj Clinic

Dentists in Cumbum

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashok Dental Hospital
Grace Multispeciality Dental Clinic
Saijee Specialty Dental Clinic
Vivek Dental Clinic
VSG Dental Care

Veterinaries in Cumbum

6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Govt Veterinary Hospital
VD kootar
VD Kootar
VD Vetinary Hospital Kootar
Veteinary hospitalputtadi
veterinary hospital

Bus Stations in Cumbum

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anakkara Bus Stand
Bus Terminal for Tamil Nadu
cumbum bus stand
Kattappana Municipal Bus Stand
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Bus Depot
Kumily
Old Private Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Cumbum

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #3816643555
IN #799340313
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Mars Fuel Station

Banks in Cumbum

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SBT ATM
Service Co-Operative Bank Kootar

Shopping Malls in Cumbum

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Highrange Home Appliances
Vadakedathu Building

Airports Near Cumbum

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cumbum

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Puliyanmala
Post Office Puliyanmala
Rajakadom
Vandanmedu

Treatment Centers in Cumbum

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akashaparava
Alphonsa Old Age Home
ASSISI SNEHASHRAM
Jai Matha Old Age Home
Navadarasana rehabilitation facility for addicts

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cumbum

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cumbummettu kurisady
Kambammedu church
Moonkippalam kurisady
Pazhaya Kochara Sree Dharma Sasta Temple
St.Joseph Syro Malabar Church,Cumbummettu
St.Lawrence Church Manthippara,Idukki
St.Mary's Orthodox Church,Thankachankada

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Cumbum

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 23
Restaurants 3

Things to See Near Cumbum

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Ram Rock
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Maharaja Mettu
  • • Ramakkalmedu View
  • • Turtle Rock

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumbum

What is the population of Cumbum?

Cumbum has a population of 68,090 residents and is located in India. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 378.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cumbum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cumbum?

Cumbum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cumbum?

Cumbum has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 26 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Cumbum?

The median home value in Cumbum is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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