The Town FilesCullman, Alabama
City in Cullman County · population 18,213 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,900
- Household income
- $61,224
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 40.8
Cullman is a city of 18,213 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $238,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks hipper than 98% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 96% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Cullman ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cullman is worth $238,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $61,224, which is more affordable than 14% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cullman | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $925 | $834 |
| Median household income | $61,224 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Cullman
| People | Cullman | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Cullman
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 60.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cullman since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 23 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 133 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 5.38 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Cullman County since 1996
Cullman County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cullman County
Cullman County had 31,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,811 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Cullman itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Cullman
20 public schools with 7,693 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman High School | 9-12 | 986 | 15.9 |
| East Elementary School | 2-6 | 603 | 22.3 |
| West Point High School | 9-12 | 603 | 20.8 |
| West Elementary School | 2-6 | 592 | 19.1 |
| Fairview Elementary School | PK-5 | 587 | 17.8 |
| Fairview High School | 9-12 | 539 | 21.6 |
| Cullman City Primary School | PK-1 | 530 | 11.8 |
| West Point Elementary School | PK-3 | 513 | 17.7 |
| Cullman Middle School | 7-8 | 488 | 15.3 |
| Good Hope High School | 9-12 | 480 | 21.8 |
| Good Hope Primary School | PK-2 | 413 | 15.9 |
| Good Hope Elementary School | 3-5 | 368 | 19.4 |
Towns near Cullman
- Hanceville, AL8.9 mi · 3,217 people · home $169,800
- Hartselle, AL19.1 mi · 15,455 people · home $203,800
- Arab, AL22.2 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Priceville, AL24.5 mi · 3,512 people · home $266,400
- Warrior, AL25.1 mi · 3,224 people · home $149,800
- Oneonta, AL25.6 mi · 6,938 people · home $221,000
- Kimberly, AL27.7 mi · 3,841 people · home $322,300
- Decatur, AL28.7 mi · 57,938 people · home $210,200
Cullman questions
Is Cullman, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cullman scores better for retirees than 78% of Alabama towns and quieter than 22%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Cullman?
The median owner-occupied home in Cullman is valued at $238,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,224, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Cullman?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Cullman get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cullman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)