Cumberland, Indiana
Cumberland is a town of 6,267 people in Hancock County, Indiana, founded in 1831.
Why visit Cumberland
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cumberland Historic District, Cumberland and Maple Creek Golf and Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Cumberland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cumberland
Cumberland is a town in Hancock and Marion counties, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,954 at the 2020 census, up from 5,169 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Cumberland, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Cumberland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
Donatos Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
10919 East Washington Street, Indianapolis
Culver's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
11315 East Washington Street, Cumberland
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.6 mi
25 South German Church Road, Indianapolis
Churches and places of worship6
German Church, Indianapolis
Church · 1.6 mi
Historic church building in Cumberland
Heather Hills Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1421 North German Church Road, Indianapolis
New Beginnings Fellowship Church
Church · 1.6 mi
2125 North German Church Road, Indianapolis
History
Cumberland is named after the city in Maryland and was platted on July 7, 1831 when the Cumberland Road (also known as the National Road) was extended to that point. Cumberland contained a post office from 1834 until it was discontinued in 1958. Cumberland was officially incorporated as a town in 1951. Since 1970, the Marion County portion of Cumberland has been subject to Unigov as an included town, but will become an excluded town on January 1, 2027. The Cumberland Historic District is located in the Marion County portion of the town.
From the History section of Cumberland, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
School · 5.4 mi
4002 N Franklin Road, Indianapolis
Circle City Preparatory Middle School
School · 5.4 mi
4002 N. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
School · 2.7 mi
10925 E Prospect St, Indianapolis
Irvington Community Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
6705 E. Julian Ave, Indianapolis
Map of Cumberland
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Se Side (8 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
Hancock County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pope Field (GFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- New Palestine 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Lawrence 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Warren Park 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- McCordsville 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Greenfield 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Beech Grove 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Fortville 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Fishers 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Greenwood 15 mi southwest, about 25 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
- Colmar and Wayburn in Cumberland, Nyttend, Public domain
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