At a Glance
Median Income
$43,667
$26,347 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
Zillow: $267,948
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.8% 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 $43,667 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,347. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,948. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.8% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,667
Per Capita$26,347
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$267,948
Housing Units88
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,845/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.