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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
$99,558 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
280
Violent Crime/100K
5,501 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, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,200 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.5").