At a Glance
Median Income
$63,704
$34,614 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
Zillow: $255,403
Median Rent
$921/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Cullman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cullman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cullman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cullman residents earn a median household income of $63,704 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,614. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cullman is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,403. Median rent is $921/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Cullman reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,481/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Cullman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cullman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,894
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,704
Per Capita$34,614
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,200
Rent$921
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$255,403
Housing Units8,518
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property4,481/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary563/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation817 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cullman was founded in 1873.
The median home in Cullman was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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