Mississippi
Fulton is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 4,511. Residents earn $56,620 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fulton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fulton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fulton is $56,620, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fulton is $140,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fulton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,670 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Fulton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,620 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,104 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $820 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,332 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 406 |
| County GDP | $733M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $140,300 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,590 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,759/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Total Violent | 49.9/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.9/100K |
| Robbery | 24.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,670.4/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 224.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,446.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.5 inches |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2629°N, 88.4019°W |
| County FIPS | 28057 |
Winner: Republican by 80 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |