City profile
Cullman, AL
Cullman County · Population 19,319
Cullman is a town in Cullman County, AL with about 19,319 residents and a typical home value near $239,000. It is 41 miles from Huntsville, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
207
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$238,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,377
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
43 mi to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 9% Democratic / 90% Republican
Community
Population
19,319
Black population
0.6%
County
Cullman County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 19,319 residents
- Typical home value about $239,000
- 41 miles from Huntsville, AL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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