Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
56% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Cumberland Gap, above both Tennessee’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 2 have a lower January low than Cumberland Gap. Cumberland Gap Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Cumberland Gap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Cumberland Gap beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 347 in 1910, a peak of 494 in 2010, 313 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1862 and 4 maps from 1927 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cumberland Gap, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Cumberland Gap.
Most working residents leave Cumberland Gap for work: only 1% work in town. At 19 minutes, Cumberland Gap’s average trip to work is against 25 minutes in Tennessee’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Cumberland Gap’s median household income is $43,000.
| Cumberland Gap | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 12% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 14% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Cumberland Gap home is worth about $221,000, up 4.4% in a year, 33% below the Tennessee typical home. 57% of Cumberland Gap households own their home.
| Cumberland Gap | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 66% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,149 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Cumberland Gap has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 10 have a lower July high than Cumberland Gap.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
73% of adults had a checkup this year in Cumberland Gap. Cumberland Gap beats the Tennessee average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 12% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Cumberland Gap.
| Cumberland Gap | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 29% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 78% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 14% | 12% |
| What stands out | Cumberland Gap | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.1% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.6% | 14.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 2011, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cumberland Gap.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Cumberland Gap
College town 44 of every 100 Cumberland Gap residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Where Cumberland Gap’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
Cumberland Gap is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 313 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 315 in 2023. The town is located below the Cumberland Gap, a historic mountain pass for which is the town's namesake, and inside of the boundaries of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The majority of the town's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cumberland Gap Historic District.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Cumberland Gap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Earl Williams and Dave McArthur.