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Fulton, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,511 Population 531/sq mi density
$56,620 Median Income $25,104 per capita
$140,300 Home Value $152,590 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,620 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,300 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,620
25% below
$25,104 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
50% below
Zillow: $152,590
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Home Value
50%
Rent
63%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $56,620 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,104. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulton is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,590. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fulton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,462/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,511
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,620
Per Capita$25,104
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$733M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$738
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$152,590
Housing Units1,544
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,462/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault371/100K
Burglary371/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation326 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Fulton was founded in 1837.
The median home in Fulton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.