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Fulton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 394/sq mi density
$43,667 Median Income $26,347 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $250,841 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,184 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,667 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates47.2992°N, 88.3608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKeweenaw County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 70 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 28, 2003 EF0 26 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF0 3 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 95 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 82 km
2009 PINERY 695 59 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.1 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in

Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").

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