The Town FilesCumberland, Wisconsin
City in Barron County · population 2,274 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $181,100
- Household income
- $49,479
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 39.3
Cumberland is a city of 2,274 people in Barron County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $181,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Cumberland ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cumberland is worth $181,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $49,479, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $943 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cumberland | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $943 | $951 |
| Median household income | $49,479 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.8% | — |
Who lives in Cumberland
| People | Cumberland | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Cumberland
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 0.3°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cumberland since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 11, 1990 about 7.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 15, 1965.
Severe weather in Barron County since 1996
Barron County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Barron County
Barron County had 21,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,983 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Cumberland itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Cumberland
3 public schools with 907 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Elementary | PK-4 | 349 | 11.3 |
| Cumberland High | 9-12 | 297 | 14.1 |
| Cumberland Middle | 5-8 | 261 | 13.1 |
Towns near Cumberland
- Cumberland, WI3.4 mi · 818 people · home $247,700
- Crystal Lake, WI4.0 mi · 743 people · home $242,300
- Lakeland, WI4.1 mi · 938 people · home $267,500
- Maple Plain, WI5.6 mi · 844 people · home $336,400
- Almena, WI8.0 mi · 887 people · home $322,600
- Stanfold, WI8.2 mi · 701 people · home $282,200
- Clinton, WI8.4 mi · 870 people · home $221,900
- Almena, WI8.4 mi · 705 people · home $116,300
Cumberland questions
Is Cumberland, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cumberland scores better for retirees than 96% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 57%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Cumberland?
The median owner-occupied home in Cumberland is valued at $181,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,479, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $943 a month.
What is the weather like in Cumberland?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 0.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 55.6 inches of snow.
Does Cumberland get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cumberland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 11, 1990. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)