Fulton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,611 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$55,015 Median Income $24,004 per capita
$144,500 Home Value $254,451 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,110 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,015 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,500 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,015
27% below
$24,004 per capita
Home Value
$144,500
49% below
Zillow: $254,451
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
1,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
73%
Home Value
51%
Rent
71%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
275%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $55,015 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,004. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulton is $144,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,451. Median rent is $831/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Fulton reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,110/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,611
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,015
Per Capita$24,004
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,500
Rent$831
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$254,451
Housing Units3,920
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property1,110/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation787 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Fulton was founded in 1825.
The median home in Fulton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (15 miles).
15.1% of the population has a disability.