What are the schools like in Fulton, MS?

Fulton is served primarily by Itawamba County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fulton?

The median household income in Fulton, MS is $46,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Fulton, MS?

Fulton has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Fulton, MS affordable or expensive?

Fulton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fulton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,800 and the median rent is $744 per month.

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

Fulton has a violent crime rate of 154.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1631.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fulton, MS a Good Place to Live?

Fulton is a small town of 4,494 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $46,875 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% 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: 90.0

Fulton's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fulton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fulton, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fulton's violent crime rate is 154.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.3 /100k

Property Crime

1631.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fulton is served primarily by Itawamba County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fulton, MS	National Avg
School District	Itawamba County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fulton sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 61.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fulton, MS
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	61.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Fulton, MS	National Avg
Population	4,494	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mantachie, MS 7 mi Tremont, MS 9 mi Mooreville, MS 10 mi Kirkville, MS 13 mi Smithville, MS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Fulton

Fulton, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38843

Fulton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton, MS affordable or expensive?

Fulton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fulton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,800 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Fulton, MS?

Fulton's violent crime rate is 154.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1631.0 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 Itawamba County. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fulton, MS a good place to live?

Fulton, MS has a population of 4,494, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 50.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.5 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fulton?

Fulton, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38843.

What is the population of Fulton?

The population of Fulton, Mississippi is 4,494 with a median age of 32.2. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $137,800, median household income $46,875, crime index 55 (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.