Cumberland County, North Carolina
Among the top 12% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
- top 19% for broadband access
- bottom 4% for property crime
Cumberland County is a county in North Carolina with about 335,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, annual snowfall, and airport distance. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websiteco.cumberland.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.3 in
muggy 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 22% of US counties
Home Value$167k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 35% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.99%better than 39% of US counties
Unemployment7.9%better than 11% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.7 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.2 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 72% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 21% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk89.5better than 10% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality39.6better than 14% of US counties
Violent Crime2219/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime2873/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population335,20793rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+179th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)41.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)36.4%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.5%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.7%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 72% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 65% of US counties
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.5%better than 81% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.31better than 40% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cumberland County an affordable place to live?
- Cumberland County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cumberland County?
- The median home value in Cumberland County is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
- Median household income in Cumberland County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cumberland County?
- Median gross rent in Cumberland County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cumberland County safe?
- Cumberland County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2219/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2873/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cumberland County?
- Cumberland County averages 82°F in July and 44°F in January, with 46.7 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cumberland County?
- Public-school quality in Cumberland County is below average, scoring better than 14% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cumberland County?
- The average one-way commute in Cumberland County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)