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Cullman.
About
Life in Cullman
The unemployment rate sits at just 2.6 percent, and you're positioned conveniently between Birmingham and Huntsville along Interstate 65—a 20-minute commute is typical, which makes it workable if you're drawing income from either direction. The community itself is older and more established than you might expect from a town of 18,000; nearly 40 percent of residents are over 45, family households are genuinely common, and the local school system was actually ranked among the nation's 50 best places to raise kids back in 2012. Summers are hot and humid (classic humid subtropical climate), winters are mild, and the city sits on elevated plateau land near the foothills, so you get some topographic character rather than pure flatland monotony.
Cullman at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
+13.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cullman: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cullman, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.0%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Cullman
In Cullman, rent runs 8% below the AL average, and home values are 14% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$782
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $261,429 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Cullman
Unemployment in Cullman County, which includes Cullman, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Cullman: Cullman County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cullman County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cullman Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.5 min avg
How Cullman residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cullman, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
Small hub843k passengers boarded in 2025
- 135 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cullman runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
241.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,665.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cullman Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cullman County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cullman County, which includes Cullman, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $380,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Heat | $6,500 |
| 2023 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $157,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,800 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,600 |
| 2018 | 24 | Frost/Freeze | $12,900 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cullman County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Morgan County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Cullman) is typically good — 288 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
288
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Morgan County, AL (19 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cullman has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 5.72" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 5.86" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.68" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 5.43" |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.86" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.58" |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.93" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.91" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.94" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.87" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cullman
Cullman has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
The Sanctuary at the Woodlands
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cullman
Cullman's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cullman
Cullman has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
72 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cullman
Cullman County Public Library
200 Clark Street Ne, Cullman
Cities Near Cullman
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cullman FAQ
Is Cullman, Alabama affordable?⌄
Cullman's median rent is $925/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,224/year. Median home value is $238,900.
Is Cullman, Alabama safe?⌄
Cullman's violent crime rate was 241 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2665 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cullman, Alabama?⌄
Cullman County, which includes Cullman, has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cullman, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Cullman is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $925/month and median household income is $61,224/year. The median home value is $238,900. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cullman, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Cullman is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from