Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWithin Indiana, Cumberland is healthier than 78% of graded towns
Cumberland beats Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cumberland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland
Cumberland looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 78% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 56% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cumberland keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.6% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Cumberland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Cumberland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #130 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 73% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cumberland’s median household income is $87,364; among the 10,218 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cumberland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Cumberland adults…
Cumberland runs below IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cumberland
No hospital or community health center in Cumberland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cumberland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cumberland adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Cumberland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Cumberland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Cumberland and the towns around it
Cumberland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | B | 39.9% | 12.1% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Buck Creek Township | B+ | 39.6% | 11.2% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | B+ | 39.2% | 11.5% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cumberland adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cumberland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cumberland is better than Indiana on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Cumberland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cumberland | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%17–20.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.8–14.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.6–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%35.8–44.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.9–13.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%35.9–41.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.5–38.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%25.2–29.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.6–12.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.7–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.8–14.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%19.5–24.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%15.1–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.8–40.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.6–81.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%62.2–67.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%86.1–88.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.8–78.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%67–73.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%74.4–83.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.5–27 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.8–34.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%20.7–25 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%12.1–15.1 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%26.3–31.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.6–15.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cumberland
Is Cumberland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #130 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cumberland?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 44.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland?
Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Cumberland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cumberland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.2%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cumberland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.