At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$24,965 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
Zillow: $165,133
Median Rent
$813/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
18.1% smoking rate
How Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fulton residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,133. Median rent is $813/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
7.8% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$24,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent$813
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$165,133
Housing Units77
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,559/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation848 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.