At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$26,961 per capita
Home Value
$141,200
Zillow: $192,347
Median Rent
$788/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,961. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $141,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,347. Median rent is $788/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.3% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,961
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$788
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$192,347
Housing Units145
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulton was built in 1971.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.