CPI-U in 1967
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 33.4 in 1967 (1982–84 = 100), 3.1% above the 1966 average. From December 1966 to December 1967, prices rose 3.0%. Prices in August 2026 were 10.03 times their 1967 level.
Monthly CPI-U index values, 1967
The highest monthly index in 1967 was 33.9 (December), the lowest 32.9 (January). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from +2.4% in October to +3.5% in January. Historical context — Rising inflation (1966–1972): Vietnam War and Great Society spending pushed inflation higher; President Nixon imposed wage and price controls in 1971.
| Month | CPI-U index | Change from prior month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1967 | 32.9 | 0.0% | +3.5% |
| February 1967 | 32.9 | 0.0% | +2.8% |
| March 1967 | 33.0 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| April 1967 | 33.1 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| May 1967 | 33.2 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| June 1967 | 33.3 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| July 1967 | 33.4 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| August 1967 | 33.5 | +0.3% | +2.4% |
| September 1967 | 33.6 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| October 1967 | 33.7 | +0.3% | +2.4% |
| November 1967 | 33.8 | +0.3% | +2.7% |
| December 1967 | 33.9 | +0.3% | +3.0% |
CPI-U, U.S. city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted, 1982–84 = 100 (BLS series CUUR0000SA0). Before 2007 the BLS published the index to one decimal place. Annual average 33.4 as published by the BLS.
CPI 1967: common questions
What was the CPI in 1967?
The CPI-U annual average for 1967 was 33.4 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 32.9 to 33.9.
What was the inflation rate in 1967?
Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 3.1% in 1967; December to December the change was +3.0%.
How much is $100 from 1967 worth today?
About $1,002.93 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.