At a Glance
Median Income
$61,912
$35,453 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
Zillow: $158,301
Median Rent
$940/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.0% smoking rate
How Cullom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cullom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cullom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cullom residents earn a median household income of $61,912 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,453. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cullom is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,301. Median rent is $940/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
12.5% of adults in Cullom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cullom has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population540
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,588/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,912
Per Capita$35,453
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$940
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$158,301
Housing Units262
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cullom was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.