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Cumberland, WI

Cumberland, WI.

Population: 5,446 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cumberland, WI is $333,241 — up 4.6% over the past year. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,241

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$333,241
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$333,839
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
23
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Cumberland Middle, Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland High, Island City Virtual Academy, Island City Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Barron Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,956
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,063
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
145

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CumberlandState medianUS median
Median home value$333,241$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,956$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cumberland, WI?
$333,241.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cumberland, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Cumberland, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cumberland, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cumberland, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cumberland, WI?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Cumberland, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cumberland

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