At a Glance
Median Income
$17,955
$13,885 per capita
Home Value
$63,800
Zillow: $84,822
Median Rent
$674/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
41.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.3%
27.1% smoking rate
How Cullen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cullen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cullen a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cullen residents earn a median household income of $17,955 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,885. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cullen is $63,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,822. Median rent is $674/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
2.0% of adults in Cullen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cullen has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population704
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$17,955
Per Capita$13,885
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty41.3%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,800
Rent$674
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$84,822
Housing Units487
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity53.3%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death15,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation247 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband51.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cullen was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.