Indiana
Fulton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 270. Residents earn $52,917 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fulton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fulton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fulton is $52,917, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Fulton is $77,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
1.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fulton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,917 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,296 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $932 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,023 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 738 |
| County GDP | $1,960M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.38% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $77,100 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,334 |
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.4% |
| Studio | $689 |
| 1 Bedroom | $733 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $962 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,153 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.38% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,871/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 783 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9463°N, 86.2642°W |
| County FIPS | 18017 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 1.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.84 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |