Fulton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
89 Population 105/sq mi density
$54,844 Median Income $32,618 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $245,185 Zillow
$458 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $458/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fulton, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,844
27% below
$32,618 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $245,185
Median Rent
$458/mo
61% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $54,844 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,618. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fulton is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,185. Median rent is $458/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.0% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fulton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population89
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,844
Per Capita$32,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$458
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$245,185
Housing Units37
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,906/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,330 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fulton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.