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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 391 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5145°N, 88.8824°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hickman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.5").