Cost of Living in Culloden, WV

Population 3,158 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 65
Rent 60

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$199,700
35% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$516,696
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$782/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$658
1 BR
$729
2 BR
$883
3 BR
$1,182
4 BR
$1,304
Owner-occupied 87.5%
Renter-occupied 12.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$782
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,396/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.8 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
93.6%
Carpooled
3.0%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
2.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.5%
Total Sales Tax 6.4%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$89,519
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,577
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.0%
Graduate degree 10.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.9
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 46

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.8°F
Avg Low
45.5°F
Annual Precip
46.2"
Annual Snowfall
31.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 444857697683868580695748
Low °F 262935455362666457453630
Precip" 3.273.364.143.564.934.725.383.753.462.913.203.56
Snow" 10.37.75.90.50.00.00.00.00.00.61.55.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
76.9%
Good air days/yr
144
Max AQI recorded
78
PM2.5 days
195
Ozone days

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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