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Cullman, Alabama

Introduction to Cullman, Alabama

Cullman, Alabama, in Cullman county, is 30 miles S of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 137 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 13,995.

Cullman History

Cullman was founded by Colonel John Gottfried Cullmann in 1873. Cullman was a German refugee exiled from his country because he was involved in a plot to assassinate the Russian czar. Originally, the city was part of Cherokee Nation. Cullman purchased the land from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. It became the county seat of Cullman County, which was founded on January 24, 1877. The city was incorporated in 1878.

Cullman and nearby Attractions

  • Hurricane Creek Park
  • Cullman County Museum
  • Bankhead National Forest
  • Ave Maria Grotto
  • Sportsman Lake Park
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge

Things To Do In Cullman

The Cullman County Museum and the Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel are sites worth visiting. The Ave Maria Grotto is located outside the city limits and has more than 125 miniature reproductions of renowned buildings, churches, and shrines from all over the world. You can also visit the Clarkson Covered Bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One can enjoy shopping at Cullman Shopping Center, Town Square Shopping Center, and King Edward Plaza Shopping Center.

Cullman Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field.

Cullman Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are provided by Wallace State Community College–Hanceville, Bevill State Community College, Calhoun Community College, University of Alabama–Huntsville, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

Cullman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCullman Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Cullman Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Cullman College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Cullman, AL

Comparing Cullman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men49
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work38
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime23

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