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 Cullman/Cullman County: Newcomer Information

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Wallace State is a pacesetter in the Alabama College System. Its faculty is dedicated to student achievement and place student success at the forefront of initiatives. Wallace has one of the largest dual enrollment programs for high school students. It is the first in the state to establish a University Center partnership with Athens State University, offering junior and senior level classes leading to a baccalaureate degree on the Wallace campus.

Cullman City Schools continually rank in the Top 10 in the Alabama School System. With 35 schools in Cullman County, parents have a variety of schools to choose from when it comes to meeting their child’s needs. The Cullman city and county public schools have 32 schools located throughout the county. Two church-affiliated private schools and a college prep high school are available.

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Housing/Real Estate
The average price for homes in Cullman is $128,590. The median price is $104,505. As of October, 673 homes have been sold in Cullman County during 2005.

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Taxes
Taxes in Cullman County are among the lowest in the State of Alabama. Sales tax rates vary from 8.5% in the City of Cullman to 8.0% throughout the remainder of the county. Property taxes vary from Unincorporated Cullman County to the 11 municipalities. The City of Cullman has a millage rate of 38.5 mils. Unincorporated Cullman County has a millage rate of 23.0 mills. The remaining municipalities add anywhere from 2-6 mills to the 23.0 mill Cullman County rate.

Example: ($100,000 Home)
Appraised Value: $100,000
Assessment Ratio: 10% (primary residence) (20% if rent property)
Assessed Value: $10,000
City of Cullman Millage Rate: 38.5
Unincorporated Millage Rate: 23.0
City of Cullman Taxes: $385
Unincorporated Taxes: $230

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Utilities
Most utilities require a refundable deposit to establish service.

Cullman is the switching point between Birmingham and Huntsville for telecommunications offering services comparable to most metro areas.

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License & Registration
Driver’s license, auto registration and voter registration can be obtained on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse.

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Testimonials
fter 12 years of living in the urban sprawl outside of Atlanta, the Spradlins moved to Cullman because they wanted to feel at home. Terry said he immediately felt the sense of community in Cullman. “The weirdest thing is going to football games on Friday night,” he said. “We don’t have anybody that plays. It’s just that sense of community. The cost of living is less. Atlanta traffic was unbearable, but here it’s neat to be able to go from one side of town to the other in just a few minutes. I have access to the interstate and can go to Birmingham or Montgomery or wherever I have to go.”

Terry and Julie said Cullman also offers a variety of recreational activities for their children – 10 year old Jackson, 8 year old Hannah and 4 year old Blake. “Two of the children are involved in recreational sports, so we spend time at the ball fields,” Julie said. “We went to Day in the Park at Heritage Park, and that was a lot of fun. We enjoyed the Cullman County Fair and Hurricane Creek Park.”

The Spradlins are just glad to finally be home.

Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County
225 Church Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Phone: (256) 535-2000 | Toll Free: (866) 854-7551 | Fax: (256) 535-2015 | ltraylor@hsvchamber.org
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