Cullom is a small town of 495 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,472
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cullom stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cullom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cullom 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: 92.1
Cullom's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cullom costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cullom, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$938
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,472
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cullom's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.0 /100k
Property Crime
507.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cullom is served primarily by Tri Point CUSD 6-J.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cullom, IL
National Avg
School District
Tri Point CUSD 6-J
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cullom sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Cullom's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cullom roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,200 and median rent is $938/month.
Cullom's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cullom are operated by Tri Point CUSD 6-J.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cullom, IL has a population of 495, a median household income of $58,472, 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.
Cullom averages 35.0°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cullom, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60929.
The population of Cullom, Illinois is 495 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cullom: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $88,200, median household income $58,472, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cullom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
