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Cullman's downtown is alive and well!  In downtown, you will find speciality shops offering everything from trendy clothing and shoes to home furnishings, restaurants and antiques.  You won't find blight and long-term vacancies here.  In fact, there have been a lot of changes in recent years including: Pedestrian lighting, underground utilities, streetscape projects, loft living and new construction.  Downtown Cullman has become a vibrant gathering place for young and old alike.

In 2011, the Cullman City Council established a set of guidelines for commercial facades in downtown and appointed a Design Review Board to oversee the project. This program allowed business owners to update their buildings, all while creating continuity and preservation of historic elements. Business owners were encouraged to apply for locally funded grants of $5,000 per visible facade. Over a four year period, this program funded approximately $425,000 in grants to downtown business owners. As a result of the Downtown Facade Program, over $10.9 million was invested in Cullman's downtown by property/business owners. In 2015, the Southern Economic Development Council presented the City of Cullman with the Community Economic Development Award for the "Revitalization and Redevelopment of Downtown Cullman.

The Facade Program has now closed, but the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of the City of Cullman is discussing ideas for a new incentive program to benefit the downtown.

DOWNTOWN FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Cullman Strawberry Festival

  • - Held annually in May
  • - Centered around the Festhalle Farmer's Market
  • - Strawberry themed food, drinks, ice cream, etc..
  • - Arts and crafts vendors
  • - Car show

Click here for more info on the Strawberry Festival

Cullman Oktoberfest

  • - Held annually during the first full week of October
  • - German dinners held through the city and served at several local restaurants
  • - Live bands daily at the Festhalle
  • - Miss Oktoberfest pageant
  • - Car show
  • - Bed race
  • - Arts and crafts
  • - Burgermeister Ball
  • - Game day tent

Click here for more info on the Cullman Oktoberfest

Numerous Other Events

  • - Christmas in Cullman
  • - 2nd Fridays
  • - Fair Parade

Total Population

Cullman City Cullman County 50-mile radius
© U.S. Census & JobsEQ
2020 Census 18,213 87,866 2,784,018
2021 Estimate 18,635 89,496 ---
Growth Rate 2010-2020 23% 9.3% ---
Labor Force Participation 57.9% 55.8% 59.1%

Gender & Age

Cullman City Cullman County
© U.S. Census & JobsEQ
Male 47.8% 49.7%
Female 52.2% 50.3%
Median Age 40.2 41.2

Households

Cullman City Cullman County
© U.S. Census
Estimated Households 7,577 32,939
Per Capita Income $31,693 $26,508
Median Income $54,669 $52,690

Cullman, Alabama offers the convenience of a growing number of retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, while maintaining the positives of a smaller town.  Cullman residents take great pride in their community and strive for excellence in everything they do.  Cullman has an exceptional school system, very low crime rate, low property taxes and a low cost of living.

New residents and businesses choose Cullman because:

  • Quality education system
  • Excellent healthcare
  • Central location between Huntsville and Birmingham
  • Affordable housing options
  • Waterfront living around Smith Lake
  • Park and Recreation facilities
  • Southern hospitality

Interested in visiting Cullman? If you are considering establishing your business in Cullman, our staff can assist you with a tour of the community. Call us at 256-739-1891 or email us for more information.

Cullman City and County Schools offer high quality educational opportunities, with above average testing scores and low teacher-to-student ratios. The county and city school systems consistently exceed national and state averages on standardized tests. Cullman City Schools are continually ranked as one of the Top 10 school systems in Alabama. (currently #2)

Cullman City & County Testing
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), 10th Edition

  • National Average: 50
  • Cullman City Schools: 66
  • Cullman County Schools: 53

Cullman City Schools

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  • Cullman High School (Grades 9 - 12)
  • Cullman Middle School (Grades 7 - 8)
  • East Elementary School (Grades 2 - 6)
  • West Elementary School (Grades 2 - 6)
  • Cullman City Primary School (Grades K - 1)
  • Head Start Program
    (located at the Primary School)

Some of Cullman City Schools Awards Include:

  • Alabama's International Reading Association’s Exemplary Reading Award – Cullman Primary School
  • Alabam's International Reading Association’s Exemplary Reading Award (2nd place) – East Elementary School
  • One of nine named a Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) Banner School – Cullman Middle School
  • A+ College Ready Grant- Cullman High School
  • State Championships won by: Math Teams, CHS Cheerleaders and 4 tennis players
  • Blue Ribbon Elementary Schools – East Elementary and West Elementary Schools
  • City School Board earned the AASB President’s Award for two consecutive years for its commitment to professional learning.

1:1 Laptop Initiative

Cullman City was the first school district in Alabama to adopt a 1:1 Laptop Initiative. This program was established to give all of the students in Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School a laptop to use for school research and homework. Since launching the initiative, CCS has enjoyed improved student test scores, attendance and improved discipline in the classroom.

Extracurricular Programs

Students at Cullman City Schools are encouraged to participate in extracurricular programs, including athletics, music, educational and civic organizations, and career and technical training.

Cullman County Schools

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View Cullman County Schools Strategic Plan

Cullman County School System includes 15 elementary schools, six junior high schools, and seven high schools with over 9,500 students.

The Cullman County School System received district wide AdvancED Accrediation (SACS Accreditation) and is focused on high academic standards and increased student success; preparing graduates to be college and/or career ready.

Some of Cullman County Schools Awards Include:

  • National Blue Ribbon School – West Point Elementary
  • Exemplary Reading Program Award - Parkside Elementary
  • Leader In Me Lighthouse Status - West Point Imtermediate
  • Cold Springs High School FFA String Band - #1 in state and 4th in the nation 
  • Cold Springs Boys Cross Countr & Track Team - State Champions
  • West Point High School Scholars Bowl #1 in state (5-A) and #5 in the nation

U.S. Army JROTC Program

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The ROTC program is a partnership between the city and county school systems. The vision of the U.S. Army JROTC program is:
Providing a quality citizenship, character and leadership development program, while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions.

Technical Training

Cullman Area Technology Academy

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The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is a high school in the Cullman County school system. CATA students earn a high school diploma with a career/technical endorsement in one of these career clusters: Business and Marketing, Building Systems Technology, Health and Human Services, Metals Technology and Drafting/Electronics. The career/technical teachers are all Business and Industry Certified.

Special Awards Include:

#1 in the nation (2015) - Culinary Arts

#1 in the state (2016) - Culinary Arts

1st at UNA TARC Competition - Engineering 

#1 in TORCH - Cosmetology

#1 in TORCH - Automotive Service

Two Year Programs:

  • Building Systems Technology
  • Health and Human Services
  • Metals Technology
  • Pre-Engineering / Electronics

Available Certifications:

  • Automotive Service Certification
  • A+ Computer Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Freon Recovery Certification
  • AWS X-Ray Welding Certification
  • NIMS Certification

Private Schools

Sacred Heart

Grades Preschool - 6

Operated by Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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St. Paul’s Lutheran School

Grades Preschool - 6

Operated by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Visit the website.

St. Bernard Middle & Preparatory High School

Reputation as one of the best college prep schools in the southeast. National Merit Scholarship finalist each year

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Higher Education

Wallace State Community College

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Located in Cullman County in Hanceville, Alabama, Wallace State Community College has an average of 7,000 students enrolled each year. The college offers more than 50 programs of study in academic, healthcare and technical areas, as well as continuing education courses and customized job training courses for area industries. In addition to regular classes, Wallace State also offers distance learning and online courses.

The courses of study within the Career/Technical Division are designed to allow students to go directly into the employment field following graduation. These courses are tailored to employment needs of area businesses and industries.

Nearby Universities

Cullman Regional Medical Center

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Cullman Regional Medical Center, accredited by the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), is a full service, not-for-profit medical center. The medical center includes approximately 100 physicians and 1,300 employees. The 145-bed facility serves more than 175,000 residents in a six-county area and includes a level three trauma center and three professional office buildings. The ER is 8,000 sq. ft. with 24 treatment rooms and has an upgraded Trauma Room, Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center.

Recent Awards:

  • Heart Failure & Chest Pain Accreditation - Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
  • Cath Lab Accreditation - Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care - 1st in the State of Alabama
  • US News & World Report 2016-2017 High Performing Hospital - Heart Failure
  • Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital 2016
  • National Recognition as 2012 Most Wired Innovator Award Winner
  • Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
  • Recognized for Implementing Quality Heart Care
  • Recognized as a Tier 1 hospital by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for commitment to quality, cost-effective care
  • Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by US News & World Report for achievement in heart attack, stroke and heart failure treatment
  • Innovation through the Good-2-Go Initiative

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