Cost of Living in Culloden, WV
Population 3,158 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing costs in Culloden stay well under national norms: a median home value of $200,000 against median household incomes of $89,519 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in West Virginia. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Culloden lies roughly 120 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Columbus. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Columbus' $235,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Culloden
The median home value in Culloden is $199,700 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $782/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,519/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. West Virginia's top state income tax rate is 6.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.4%. The climate averages highs of 66.8°F and lows of 45.5°F, with about 31.5" of annual snowfall. Overall, Culloden has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 48 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 57 | 48 |
| Low °F | 26 | 29 | 35 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 45 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip" | 3.27 | 3.36 | 4.14 | 3.56 | 4.93 | 4.72 | 5.38 | 3.75 | 3.46 | 2.91 | 3.20 | 3.56 |
| Snow" | 10.3 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Culloden, WV?
Culloden has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.
What is average rent in Culloden, WV?
The median gross rent in Culloden is $782 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Culloden?
The median home value in Culloden is $199,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Culloden?
The median household income in Culloden is $89,519 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Culloden, WV?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Culloden is 6.4%. The West Virginia state income tax top rate is 6.5%.
Is Culloden, WV affordable?
Yes, Culloden is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Culloden?
Culloden has average high temperatures of 66.8°F and average lows of 45.5°F. Annual precipitation is 46.2". Average annual snowfall is 31.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Culloden at a Glance
- Population
- 3,158
- Median Income
- $89,519
- Home Value
- $199,700
- Median Rent
- $782/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.4%
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