Cumberland County, Subdivision CNova Scotia
Its population rose 8% from 2016 to 2021. The town has 6,040 residents and lies in Nova Scotia.
Is Cumberland County, Subdivision C a good place to live?
A town with more to fix than most. Health is a weak point (D). At D− overall, Cumberland County, Subdivision C ranks #78 of 88 in Nova Scotia. Set against the rest, it does better than 4% of Canadian towns. Walkability is weaker too (C−).
This town's rent is the 2021 census rent scaled to 2025 by its province's ratio of surveyed to census rents: no rental survey covers it, so its Cost Grade is less sure. Safety is the police detachment's figure, shared with the towns and countryside around it. Crime here is counted against the people who live here, but many visitors or second-home owners add to it, so the rate per resident runs higher than residents' own risk. No School Grade: this province doesn't publish comparable results school by school. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
What makes Cumberland County, Subdivision C stand out
The 3 things Cumberland County, Subdivision C does most differently from other towns.
How Cumberland County, Subdivision C grades
Each subject compares Cumberland County, Subdivision C with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
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The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Cumberland County, Subdivision C.
Health in Cumberland County, Subdivision C trails 91% of Canadian towns
In the health survey, just over two in five adults in the region rated their health very good or excellent, lower than both Nova Scotia’s towns (49%) and Canadian towns (52%). Life expectancy in the region is 79.3 years (81.5 for women, 77.1 for men, 2022/2024). Smoking is commoner than in the province: 17% of adults, against 14% for Nova Scotia. For Cumberland County, Subdivision C itself the measure is access, and it lags: 12 km to the nearest hospital, where 3.7 km is typical.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very good or excellent health | 42% | 49% | 52% |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Smokers | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.3 | 80.0 | 81.5 |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities · Health survey and life expectancy: one figure for all of the Zone 2 - Northern
Crime runs heavier where Cumberland County, Subdivision C is policed than in Nova Scotia’s towns or Canadian towns, at an index of 93
Area-wide: Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000, counted over the Cumberland County detachment area
Violent incidents in its police area came to 18.6 per 1,000 residents a year, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (14.5) and Canadian towns (12). Where it is policed, thefts, break-ins and damage came to 35.2 per 1,000 a year, close to Nova Scotia’s towns (36.2) and above Canadian towns (31.2).
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 93 | 71 | 67 |
| Violent crime | 18.6 | 14.5 | 12 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
With 0.5 jobs for each resident in work, most of Cumberland County, Subdivision C commutes out
A trip to work takes 22 min on average.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 22 min | 23 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Census day was in May 2021, mid-pandemic, so commuting and work figures carry the lockdowns’ mark.
Around Cumberland County, Subdivision C, 20% of the land is set aside for nature
Public parks and reserves within 10 km: 37, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (23.5) and Canadian towns (4). For a national park, Fundy National Park is 51 km away. Some protected land is inside the town: 8% of its area.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 20% | 8.7% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 37 | 23.5 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Flood mapping exists for Cumberland County, Subdivision C: 5 on record, latest by Province of Nova Scotia
Shared with the rest of the Zone 3 health region: radon tests
Burn scars are few around Cumberland County, Subdivision C, with 0.1% of the land within 25 km touched by fire since 1986 (0.003% a year). In Health Canada’s survey, 13% of homes tested in the area exceeded 200 Bq/m³ (6.6% typical).
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 13% | 13% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.026 | $0.018 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Cumberland County, Subdivision C is wetter than 86% of Canadian towns: 1,161 mm of rain and snow a year
Some 310 cm of snow falls in a typical year, above both Nova Scotia’s towns (215 cm) and Canadian towns (141 cm). A normal October brings 115 mm of precipitation, more than any other month. January is the snowiest month, with 74 cm on average. A July afternoon in Cumberland County, Subdivision C typically reaches 24.3°C.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfall a year | 310 cm | 215 cm | 141 cm |
| Precipitation a year | 1,161 mm | 1,393 mm | 883 mm |
| July afternoon high | 24.3°C | 23.1°C | 25.5°C |
| Days with frost a year | 162 | 133 | 159 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Nappan)
An older town: 28% of people in Cumberland County, Subdivision C are 65 or over, more than in Nova Scotia’s towns and across Canadian towns
1.1% of residents belong to a visible minority, lower than both Nova Scotia’s towns (4%) and Canadian towns (15%). Under 15: 14% of residents.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
50.6% of Cumberland County, Subdivision C’s residents are women
2,815 men and 2,880 women lived here in 2021, against a share of women of 50.9% for Canada.
| Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 58% | 62% | 64% |
| 65+ | 28% | 25% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 51% | 54% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Nova Scotia and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
The 7 schools of Cumberland County, Subdivision C: 6 elementary schools and 1 secondary school
Secondary school means a trip of 8.1 km at the nearest, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (4.3 km) and Canadian towns (1.2 km). Elementary school is 6.7 km away at the nearest, above both Nova Scotia’s towns (1.9 km) and Canadian towns (0.5 km).
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland North AcademyIn Cumberland County, Subdivision CElementary | Elementary | – | English public |
| Amherst Regional HighIn Cumberland County, Subdivision CSecondary · Grades 9–RG | Secondary · Grades 9–RG | – | English public |
| Schools within 3 km | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest elementary school | 6.7 km | 1.9 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest secondary school | 8.1 km | 4.3 km | 1.2 km |
Provincial school lists and results, 2025-26 · Source note: the province reports its assessments by regional centre, and that series stops in 2019–20, so there’s no schools grade in Nova Scotia.
A normal November in Cumberland County, Subdivision C runs from −1°C to 7°C
The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Amherst. Expect about 114 mm of rain and snow over November. November usually brings some 19 cm of snow. At the extremes, July afternoons reach 24°C and January nights −12°C.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | −1°C | −10°C | 295 mm |
| Spring | 9°C | −1°C | 268 mm |
| Summer | 23°C | 12°C | 260 mm |
| Autumn | 14°C | 4°C | 339 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Nappan); the forecast is on the Weather page
Alana Hirtle (Liberal Party of Canada) holds Cumberland—Colchester, the riding that includes Cumberland County, Subdivision C
Of the 11 Commons seats from Nova Scotia, the Liberal Party of Canada holds 11.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
No public library stands in Cumberland County, Subdivision C: the closest, Cumberland Public Libraries, is 9.6 km away
After it comes Oxford Library (Oxford), 20 km away.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
In Cumberland County, Subdivision C, just 9% of households give 30% or more of their income to shelter; the typical Canadian town has 18%
88% of households own their home, higher than both Nova Scotia’s towns (82%) and Canadian towns (74%).
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 9% | 13% | 18% |
| Households owning their home | 88% | 82% | 74% |
| Rent as a share of income | 18% | 21% | 20% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Home values are owners’ own estimates at the May 2021 census, and incomes are for 2020.
Cumberland County, Subdivision C keeps a building from 1671: Beaubassin
Inside the town the registers count 5 historic places; 3 are top designations. The list takes in a heritage lighthouse and a provincial or municipal listing. Also worth knowing: at the 2021 census, 21% of homes dated from before 1961, between Nova Scotia’s towns (28%) and Canadian towns (18%).
Historic places by designation · inside the town
Among them
- Beaubassin 1671
- Fort Lawrence 1750
- Chapman House 1775
- Coldspring Head Lighthouse 1889
| Heritage | Cumberland County, Subdivision C | Nova Scotia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1961 | 21% | 28% | 18% |
Canadian Register of Historic Places, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel, Wikidata; Census 2021 homes by period
Fort Beauséjour — Fort Cumberland and 6 more in and around Cumberland County, Subdivision C
Sights in Cumberland County, Subdivision C and close by, ordered by how widely each is known.
FortFort Beauséjour — Fort Cumberland1.9 km outside town, to the west
National historic site · Parks CanadaVisitor Centre / Museum1.9 km outside town, to the west
MuseumAmos Seaman School Museum3.7 km outside town, to the southwestMuseumMuseumCumberland County Museum1 km outside town, to the southwestHistoric siteHistoric siteCenotaph900 m outside town, to the eastMuseumMuseumNova Scotia Highlanders Museum800 m outside town, to the southwestPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (3)
- Fort Beauséjour — Fort Cumberland: Verne Equinox, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Visitor Centre / Museum: D. Gordon E. Robertson, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Amos Seaman School Museum: GilCor84, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Everything we know about Cumberland County, Subdivision C
Famous people from Cumberland County, Subdivision C
4 notable people were born in Cumberland County, Subdivision C.
Photo credits
Hance James Logan: Unknown author , publisher: Montreal Perrault Print. Co, Public domain
Cumberland County, Subdivision C’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, Subdivision C | 6,040 | — | D− | B− | C− | D |
| Amherst | 10,072 | 9.1 | D | C+ | D | C− |
| Westmorland New Brunswick | 1,060 | 19 | — | — | B | C+ |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Cumberland County, Subdivision C
Is Cumberland County, Subdivision C growing?
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses it went from 5,268 to 5,694 residents (up 8.1%; Canadian towns’ median: 4.1%), and Statistics Canada now estimates 6,040.
What kind of homes are in Cumberland County, Subdivision C?
Mostly 91% single-detached houses (the median of Canadian towns: 64%), with 0% of homes in buildings of five or more storeys. Households hold 2.2 people on average, and 28% have just one.
How old are the people of Cumberland County, Subdivision C?
At 52.8, its median age compares with 45.2 across Canadian towns. Children make up 14% of the population and seniors 28%.
About Cumberland County, Subdivision C
Town in Nova Scotia
The boundary here is Statistics Canada’s: Cumberland County, Subdivision C is one census subdivision in Nova Scotia, and TownRatings describes all of it.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 6,040 (people, 2025 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Nova Scotia
- Census division
- Cumberland
- Census subdivision
- 1211009
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).