What are the schools like in Cullman, AL?

Cullman is served primarily by Cullman County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Cullman?

The median household income in Cullman, AL is $59,982 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Cullman, AL?

Cullman has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Cullman, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cullman, AL affordable or expensive?

Cullman's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cullman is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,900 and the median rent is $840 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cullman, AL?

Cullman has a violent crime rate of 215.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2466.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cullman, AL a Good Place to Live?

Cullman is a small city of 18,434 in Alabama, with a median household income of $59,982 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Cullman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cullman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cullman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.4

Cullman's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cullman costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cullman, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$840	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,982	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cullman's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.3 /100k

Property Crime

2466.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cullman is served primarily by Cullman County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cullman, AL	National Avg
School District	Cullman County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cullman sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cullman, AL
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cullman, AL	National Avg
Population	18,434	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Point, AL 3 mi South Vinemont, AL 4 mi Good Hope, AL 5 mi Berlin, AL 5 mi West Point, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Cullman

Cullman, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

35055 35058

Cullman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullman, AL affordable or expensive?

Cullman's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cullman roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,900 and median rent is $840/month.

What is the crime rate in Cullman, AL?

Cullman's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2466.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cullman?

Public schools in Cullman are operated by Cullman County. The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cullman, AL a good place to live?

Cullman, AL has a population of 18,434, a median household income of $59,982, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cullman?

Cullman averages 52.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cullman?

Cullman, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35055, 35058.

What is the population of Cullman?

The population of Cullman, Alabama is 18,434 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cullman?

Key numbers for living in Cullman: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $200,900, median household income $59,982, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cullman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.