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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2629°N, 88.4019°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itawamba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in |
Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").