South Dakota
Fulton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 89. Residents earn $54,844 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fulton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, 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 $54,844, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Fulton is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Fulton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 36.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,844 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,618 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,948 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $217M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.47% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $458 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.47% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,906/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,330 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7288°N, 97.8226°W |
| County FIPS | 46061 |
Winner: Republican by 59.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |