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CumberlandOK

The town was settled in 1894 and has 533 residents today.

Is Cumberland a good place to live?

Cumberland’s midpoint age is 66.2 years, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 36.2 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just one has a higher share of households owning their home than Cumberland. Cumberland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

533 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Cumberland.

Work & commute

Few of Cumberland’s working residents work in town

0%work in town

The top destinations are Ardmore (18%), Madill (12%) and Durant (10%). For residents in Cumberland, the share who live below the poverty line is 15%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 31 miles.

CumberlandOklahoma townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line15%18%9.6%
Median household income$61,000$55,000$80,000
Average trip to work25 minutes22 minutes25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Cumberland0%
Ardmore18%
Madill12%
Durant10%
Oklahoma City4%
31 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Cumberland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Cumberland is tornadoes, at a high overall level

72risk score of 100

FEMA puts 26% of Cumberland’s expected hazard losses down to tornadoes, and 25% to inland flooding. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 72% of U.S. communities.

FEMA risk score
72High riskLowerHigher
TornadoesInland floodingStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Expect mild winters and hot summers in Cumberland

2″snow a winter

Cumberland’s peak summer temperature comes in at 94°F.

Typical low → high °F

Winter33–55°
Spring52–74°
Summer71–93°
Fall53–76°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Cumberland is

In Cumberland, 17% of adults worry about having enough food. Of 32 CDC measures, Cumberland beats the Oklahoma average on 1 and trails it on 2. Among adults in the town, 19% smoke cigarettes and 14% binge drink.

CumberlandOklahoma townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)42%40%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%18%14%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)14%14%16%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)33%34%25%
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
What stands outCumberlandOK
More adults getting cholesterol checked86.6%84.3%
More adults who have had cancer9.2%7.8%
Alliancehealth Madill
10.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

0
homes sold in September

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Cumberland

15pages on Cumberland
Getting set up

Moving to Cumberland: who provides what

Cumberland is unincorporated, so Marshall County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarshall County Rural Water District #241 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesMarshall CountyMarshall County provides services here
SchoolsMadill Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereSecretary, Marshall County Election BoardMarshall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2024
ZIP code7344673446 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Cumberland for work

Where Cumberland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

18% → Ardmore Ardmore 18% 12% → Madill Madill 12% 10% → Durant Durant 10% 4% → Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 4% 3% → Kingston Kingston 3% 3% → Atoka Atoka 3% Cumberland · 0% stay
0jobs based in Cumberland
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

After high school

Colleges nearby

2 within 15 miles of the center of Cumberland

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