At a Glance
Median Income
$57,679
$24,498 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $282,993
Median Rent
$872/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.3% smoking rate
How Cumby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cumby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cumby a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cumby residents earn a median household income of $57,679 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,498. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 979 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cumby is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,993. Median rent is $872/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
16.6% of adults in Cumby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cumby has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population743
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,679
Per Capita$24,498
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$872
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$282,993
Housing Units326
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,186/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation636 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cumby was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.