Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cumberland is healthier than 69%
Cumberland differs from Wisconsin on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cumberland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cumberland
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Cumberland runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cumberland, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cumberland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cumberland is healthier than 32%. Against the 5,599 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Cumberland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Cumberland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
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 $49,479; among the 5,599 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cumberland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Cumberland adults…
Cumberland runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cumberland is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cumberland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cumberland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Care in and near Cumberland
1 community health center in Cumberland, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cumberland adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
15.6% of Cumberland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Cumberland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 | C | 38.8% | 13.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Crystal Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumberland | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakeland | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Plain | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Lake, Cumberland, Lakeland and Maple Plain: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18–25 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%32.5–45.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%11.9–16 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.7–41.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.7–40.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.7–34.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.6–10.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.4–10.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.7–14.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%12.7–18.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26.6–37.1 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26.8–37.8 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7–11.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.6–81.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.5–63.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.8–88.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.6–83.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.8–74.6 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.2–83.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.9–27.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.9–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.8–23.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.2–17 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.3–12.1 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%12.6–19.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.7–39 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.6–20.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8–10.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Wisconsin 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 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. 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 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 45.5%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland?
Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Cumberland, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Cumberland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cumberland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.4%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.