Fulda, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,348 Population 1,335/sq mi density
$68,056 Median Income $33,770 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $184,429 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 530 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,056 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulda, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,056
9% below
$33,770 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $184,429
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
60% below
530/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Fulda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fulda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
55%
Rent
67%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulda a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fulda residents earn a median household income of $68,056 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulda is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,429. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Fulda reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 530/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Fulda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulda has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,348
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,056
Per Capita$33,770
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$775
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$184,429
Housing Units624
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property530/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,518 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Fulda was founded in 1900.
The median home in Fulda was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.