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Fulton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Linn County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
121 Population 637/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $24,965 per capita
$61,700 Home Value $165,133 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
823 Violent Crime/100K 4,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
823 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$24,965 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
78% below
Zillow: $165,133
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
823/100K
117% above
4,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
22%
Rent
70%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Fulton reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,622/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population121
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent823/100K
Property4,622/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband53.0%
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.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.