What are the schools like in Fulton, MO?

Fulton is served primarily by FULTON 58. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fulton?

The median household income in Fulton, MO is $59,544 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Fulton, MO?

Fulton has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.9 inches.

Fulton, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fulton, MO affordable or expensive?

Fulton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fulton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,300 and the median rent is $784 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fulton, MO?

Fulton has a violent crime rate of 209.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1086.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fulton, MO a Good Place to Live?

Fulton is a small city of 12,648 in Missouri, with a median household income of $59,544 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Fulton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fulton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fulton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Fulton's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fulton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fulton, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$784	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,544	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fulton's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.2 /100k

Property Crime

1086.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fulton is served primarily by FULTON 58. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fulton, MO	National Avg
School District	FULTON 58	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fulton sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation and 18.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fulton, MO
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.3"
Annual Snowfall	18.9"

Demographics

Metric	Fulton, MO	National Avg
Population	12,648	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kingdom City, MO 6 mi Auxvasse, MO 12 mi New Bloomfield, MO 12 mi Mokane, MO 13 mi Chamois, MO 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Fulton

Fulton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65251

Fulton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton, MO affordable or expensive?

Fulton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fulton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $144,300 and median rent is $784/month.

What is the crime rate in Fulton, MO?

Fulton's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1086.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fulton?

Public schools in Fulton are operated by FULTON 58. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fulton, MO a good place to live?

Fulton, MO has a population of 12,648, a median household income of $59,544, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fulton?

Fulton averages 36.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches with about 18.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fulton?

Fulton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65251.

What is the population of Fulton?

The population of Fulton, Missouri is 12,648 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fulton?

Key numbers for living in Fulton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $144,300, median household income $59,544, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fulton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.