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Cullman, AL

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Cullman, AL

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 15
Population18,894
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density825people per mi²
Median Age41.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Cullman, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $42k$61k
Luxury $109k+$168k+
Elite (Top 5%) $128k+$198k+
Affordability Ratio

104%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
34
Positive
32
Poor
4
Negative
2

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

Cullman Regional Airport - Folsom Field

6.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Cullman, AL

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 4.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 20.7 mi
Marina1Nearest 8.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 160.2 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 3.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$64k+6.2%
15% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$259k
61% below US avg
College Educated
31.5%
10% below US avg
WFH
3.9%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
59.2%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$215k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
29.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−1.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+24.8%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents68% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.03 / 1k Residents27% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.3%
Burglary
1.69 / 1k Residents21% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
24.00 / 1k Residents122% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.92 / 1k Residents42% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+33Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cullman, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season241 days330 frost-free
Annual Rainfall64.4"
Elevation797 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good835 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak825/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 657 mi · coast 249 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$34.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T18:46:17.000Z

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