At a Glance
Median Income
$68,056
$33,770 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
Zillow: $175,121
Median Rent
$775/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 0.9% (75% 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 $175,121. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 579/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,348
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,056
Per Capita$33,770
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$775
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$175,121
Housing Units624
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property579/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary165/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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