What are the schools like in Cumberland, VA?

Cumberland is served primarily by Cumberland County Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cumberland?

The median household income in Cumberland, VA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Cumberland, VA?

Cumberland has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.1 inches.

Cumberland, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Cumberland, VA?

Cumberland has a violent crime rate of 100.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 332.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cumberland, VA a Good Place to Live?

Cumberland is a small town of 334 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A and a 8.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Cumberland stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cumberland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cumberland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Cumberland metro area.

Metric	Cumberland, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cumberland's violent crime rate is 100.7 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.7 /100k

Property Crime

332.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cumberland is served primarily by Cumberland County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cumberland, VA	National Avg
School District	Cumberland County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cumberland sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 6.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cumberland, VA
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	6.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cumberland, VA	National Avg
Population	334	—
Median Age	66.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	59.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	52.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dillwyn, VA 12 mi Farmville, VA 16 mi Buckingham Courthouse, VA 17 mi Powhatan, VA 18 mi Columbia, VA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Cumberland

Cumberland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23040

Cumberland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cumberland, VA affordable or expensive?

Cumberland has a median home value of $205,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Cumberland, VA?

Cumberland's violent crime rate is 100.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 332.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cumberland?

Public schools in Cumberland are operated by Cumberland County Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cumberland, VA a good place to live?

Cumberland, VA has a population of 334, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cumberland?

Cumberland averages 47.6°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 6.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cumberland?

Cumberland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23040.

What is the population of Cumberland?

The population of Cumberland, Virginia is 334 with a median age of 66.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cumberland?

Key numbers for living in Cumberland: median home $205,200, median household income N/A, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cumberland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.