City safety & data profile

FultonMO

Fulton, MO is a 13K-resident city in Callaway County with a median household income of $51,429.

Callaway County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fulton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fulton has a population larger than 17% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $155,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 83%
By size
$51,429
Median income
$155,900
Median home
13.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Fulton

Fulton posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fulton area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fulton

Where Fulton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,429 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fulton, MO beyond the headline numbers

Fulton sits inside Callaway County, Missouri, at roughly 38.85°N, -91.95°W. Population 12,939, $51,429 median household income. Median home value $155,900, median rent $836. Poverty rate 13.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fulton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.9%, then obesity at 37.5%. 1 hospital in/around Fulton, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fulton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,939
Fulton
Median Income
$51,429
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$155,900
-32% vs avg
Median Age
34.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Callaway County) - Fulton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
45K+1%
Median Income
$74,176+55%
Median Home Value
$201,600+62%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-11%
Unemployment
5.1%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fulton, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$836/mo
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment 9.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 2.3%

Population

White 84%
African American 8.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
30.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.8%
Current Smoking
18%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Diabetes
11.1%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.1%
Annual Checkup 75.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fulton, MO? ▼
Fulton, MO has a population of 12,939 people, located in Callaway County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Fulton? ▼
The median household income in Fulton, MO is $51,429 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
What is the median home value in Fulton? ▼
The median home value in Fulton, MO is $155,900. Median rent is $836/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fulton? ▼
The top health indicators in Fulton include Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), Obesity (37.5%), High Blood Pressure (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fulton? ▼
Fulton has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fulton? ▼
The median age in Fulton, MO is 34.9 years. 21.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fulton, MO is located in Callaway County, Missouri. With a population of 13K and a $51,429 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Fulton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Fulton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fulton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Callaway County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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