What are the schools like in Culver, IN?

Culver is served primarily by Culver Community Schools Corp. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Culver?

The median household income in Culver, IN is $40,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Culver, IN?

Culver has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Culver, IN affordable or expensive?

Culver's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Culver is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,400 and the median rent is $681 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Culver, IN?

Crime rate data for Culver is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Culver, IN a Good Place to Live?

Culver is a small town of 1,230 in Indiana, with a median household income of $40,556 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Culver stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Culver is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Culver 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: 93.8

Culver's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Culver costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Culver, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Culver is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Culver is served primarily by Culver Community Schools Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Culver, IN	National Avg
School District	Culver Community Schools Corp	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Culver sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 54.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Culver, IN
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	54.9"

Demographics

Metric	Culver, IN	National Avg
Population	1,230	—
Median Age	56.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	35.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartz Lake, IN 5 mi Monterey, IN 5 mi Leiters Ford, IN 7 mi Ora, IN 7 mi Bass Lake, IN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Culver

Culver, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46511

Culver vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culver, IN affordable or expensive?

Culver's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Culver roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $227,400 and median rent is $681/month.

What is the crime rate in Culver, IN?

Crime data for Culver is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Culver?

Public schools in Culver are operated by Culver Community Schools Corp. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Culver, IN a good place to live?

Culver, IN has a population of 1,230, a median household income of $40,556, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Culver?

Culver averages 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 54.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Culver?

Culver, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46511.

What is the population of Culver?

The population of Culver, Indiana is 1,230 with a median age of 56.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Culver?

Key numbers for living in Culver: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $227,400, median household income $40,556, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Culver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.