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Cumberland, WI

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Population
2,282
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,243 ft
Median Home Value
$181,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$943/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,479
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Cumberland

Nicknamed the "Island City," Cumberland sits nestled inside the curves of Beaver Dam Lake in northwestern Wisconsin. Water is a big part of daily life here, with boat launches, fishing spots, and lake views just steps from the main road. Downtown features an inviting mix of mom-and-pop shops, taverns, and local eateries, along with a beautifully updated historic library right on the edge of Library Lake.

Cumberland Public Library

Families are served by a close-knit local school district, and the town gathers every August for the lively Rutabaga Festival, a beloved community tradition running since the 1930s. Between groomed cross-country ski trails, snowmobile routes, and nearby stretches of the Ice Age Trail, there is plenty to do outdoors in every season. It is a relaxed, scenic place to settle down, offering everyday peace and quiet with larger shopping and healthcare hubs just a short drive away in Rice Lake.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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