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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates38.8467°N, 91.9480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 125 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 69 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 113 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 72 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 100 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 131 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 139 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 145 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 135 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 107 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 104 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 150 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 70 km 0
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 100 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 94 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 70 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 17, 2007 EF2 75 km 2
Oct 2, 2007 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 49 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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