Cullom, Illinois
Village · Population 506 · #855 in Illinois
About Cullom
Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Cullom is a tiny community counting 506 people who proudly call it home.
Cullom holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,488 residents per square mile.
📰 Cullom News Today
- Paul Flessner Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Cullom, IL - The Pantagraph Legacy obituary · Jul 5
- Tri-Point High School (Cullom, IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Tri-Point Chargers Girls Volleyball (Cullom, IL) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
- Schedule - Tri-Point Chargers (Cullom, IL) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 28
- Vickie Culkin Obituary - Pontiac Daily Leader · Mar 4
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What Makes Cullom Unique
- The only place in America named Cullom — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Cullom
- Tri-Point High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)506
Rank in state#855 of 1,294
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates40.8784, -88.2698