Cumberland County, Tennessee
Among the top 14% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- top 3% for estimated total tax burden
- top 4% for property tax rate
- bottom 1% for school quality
Cumberland County is a county in Tennessee with about 62,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, property tax rate, and park & nature access. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
Official websitecumberlandcountytn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in4.2 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$200k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$786better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.34%better than 96% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.36%better than 97% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.9 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.3 inbetter than 50% of US counties
Sunny Days213 daysbetter than 26% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.2better than 32% of US counties
School Quality25.1better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime655/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Crime1399/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Community
Population61,55273rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age52.697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1010th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 65% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 26% of US counties
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.55better than 65% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cumberland County an affordable place to live?
- Cumberland County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cumberland County?
- The median home value in Cumberland County is $200k, 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 $786 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cumberland County safe?
- Cumberland County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 655/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 1399/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cumberland County?
- Cumberland County averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 59.9 in of annual precipitation and about 213 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cumberland County?
- Public-school quality in Cumberland County is below average, scoring better than 1% 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 22 min.
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Data sources
- 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)