Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Cumming is a small town in Iowa with a population of 558. Residents earn $160,357 per year, which is 113% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cumming receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Cumming stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cumming is $160,357, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Cumming among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Cumming is $486,400, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cumming is a highly educated community — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cumming experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,357 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,848 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,680 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,410 |
| County GDP | $1,885M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |
| Census Median | $486,400 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $511,468 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,406 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4847°N, 93.7619°W |
| County FIPS | 19181 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.3% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |