Illinois
Fulton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,457. Residents earn $42,452 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fulton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fulton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fulton is $42,452, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fulton is $124,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fulton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,002 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Fulton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,452 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $124,400 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $157,287 |
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $703 |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $916 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,288 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 88.4/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 88.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,002.1/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 383.1/100K |
| Theft | 560.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 58.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8652°N, 90.1587°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.94 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |