Fulton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hickman County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,345 Population 811/sq mi density
$36,037 Median Income $17,024 per capita
$61,200 Home Value $108,912 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
132 Violent Crime/100K 2,913 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,037 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,200 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,037
52% below
$17,024 per capita
Home Value
$61,200
78% below
Zillow: $108,912
Median Rent
$588/mo
49% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
2,913/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

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
48%
Home Value
22%
Rent
51%
Poverty
263%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $36,037 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,024. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulton is $61,200 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,912. Median rent is $588/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Fulton reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,913/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,345
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,037
Per Capita$17,024
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$280M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,200
Rent$588
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$108,912
Housing Units1,336
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property2,913/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Premature Death14,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation391 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fulton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.