Cumberland Center, Maine
Cumberland Center is a community of 2,790 people in Cumberland County, Maine.
Why visit Cumberland Center
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include First Falls, Fourth Falls, Camp Hammond and Capt. Reuben Merrill House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 84 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cumberland Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cumberland Center
Cumberland Center is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Cumberland in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cumberland Center had a population of 2,739. It is part of the Portland – South Portland – Biddeford, Maine, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Cumberland Center, Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Sweetser's Apple Barrel
Farm and orchard · 0.9 mi
19 Blanchard Road, Cumberland Center
Museums and landmarks13
Camp Hammond
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Maine, United States
Capt. Reuben Merrill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Yarmouth, Maine, listed on the NRHP in Cumberland County
Capt. Reuel and Lucy Merrill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Cumberland Center Station, Maine, listed on the NRHP in Cumberland County
Capt. S.C. Blanchard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Yarmouth, Maine, listed on the NRHP in Cumberland County
Cushing and Hannah Prince House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Yarmouth, Maine
Falmouth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
Grand Trunk Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Railway station in Yarmouth, the United States of America
Hall's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Cumberland County, Maine
Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house at 333 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine
North Yarmouth Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
College preparatory academy in Maine
Winn Road School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
School building in Cumberland, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Royal River Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship5
Central Parish Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
First Parish Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
North Yarmouth and Freeport Baptist Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Cumberland Congregational Church
Church · Congregational · 0.8 mi
286 Main Street, Cumberland Center
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Cumberland Center
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 3.5 in | 20.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 3.3 in | 20.4 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 25°F | 4.0 in | 16.2 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 4.7 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 4.6 in | 17.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gray 74389 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cumberland County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Westbrook 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- South Portland 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Portland 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Brunswick 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Auburn 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Saco 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Lewiston 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Bath 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Biddeford 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Bridgton 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Congregational Church in Cumberland, Cumberland ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prince House Yarmouth, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- No Yarmouth Freeport Baptist, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CumberlandME ReuelAndLucyMerrillHouse2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Parish Yarmouth, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winn Road School, Cumberland ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FalmouthME HallsTavern, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capt Blanchard House, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FalmouthME FalmouthHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- YarmouthME CaptReubenMerrillHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Trunk Railway Station, Yarmouth, NewTestLeper79, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Maine, Dudesleeper, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell House Yarmouth, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Parish Yarmouth, Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Hammond Yarmouth, Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baptist Church, Yarmouth, Maine, Seasider53, CC BY-SA 4.0
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