At a Glance
Median Income
$69,318
$32,409 per capita
Home Value
$71,000
Zillow: $212,729
Median Rent
$742/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Kulm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kulm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kulm a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kulm residents earn a median household income of $69,318 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,409. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kulm is $71,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,729. Median rent is $742/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Kulm reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Kulm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kulm has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population476
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,253/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,318
Per Capita$32,409
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$341M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,000
Rent$742
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$212,729
Housing Units249
Rent Burden21.1%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,970 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Kulm was founded in 1892.
The median home in Kulm was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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