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Fulton, MO
City in Callaway County, Missouri.
Population
12,617
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,023
ZIP codes
0
Fulton and its ZIP codes
Fulton at a glance
- Fulton is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $51,429, 27% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,900 (32% below Missouri) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Fulton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,429
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$155,900
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,380), Irish Americans (1,534), Italian Americans (669).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Callaway County. PPP loans are for Fulton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,328
14,759 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$404M
FY 2026, $9,131 per person
How people get to work
Fulton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Fulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom CityVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| AuxvasseCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| New BloomfieldCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| MokaneCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ChamoisCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| AshlandCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| TebbettsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Holts SummitCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| PierpontVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MexicoCity | 21 mi | 12.2 |
| Benton CityVillage | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| VandiverVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrisonCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| ColumbiaCity | 22 mi | 67.6 |
| HartsburgTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulton, MO in?
- Fulton is in Callaway County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fulton, MO?
- About 12,617 people live in Fulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulton?
- Nearby places include Kingdom City (5.7 mi), Auxvasse (11 mi), New Bloomfield (12 mi), Mokane (14 mi), Chamois (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023