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Fults, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Fults is a small town in Illinois with a population of 20. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 400/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $42,185 per capita
$109,400 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,750
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fults Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$42,185
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,345M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute44 min
Broadband7.0%
Libraries3

Is Fults a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fults receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Fults stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fults is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Fults among higher-income communities. 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 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fults is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Fults enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Fults has a population of 20 with a density of 400 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75%).

Population

20
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Fults vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fults vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fults is $98,750, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Fults vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,750
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,185
Avg Weekly Wage$937
IRS Avg AGI$99,457

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)827
County GDP$1,345M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare104
Retail97
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fults is $109,400, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units8
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Rate5.62%
Fults has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates38.1644°N, 90.2128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17133
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin. 7.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.3%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access7.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities104
Restaurants85
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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