Fulton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
270
Population
1,421/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$27,296 per capita
$77,100
Home Value
$120,456 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,100 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").