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Fulton, MO

Fulton, MO.

Population: 22,579 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fulton, MO is $255,472 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $866/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,472

Typical home value

+7.2%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$255,472
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+88.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$255,472
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$235,000
Median list price
$249,950
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$866/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$853/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$858/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,123/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Schools include
FULTON TREATMENT CTR., WHEELER HIGH, WHEELER MIDDLE, STARK ELEM., CREMER THERAPEUTIC COMM CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
47
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
27
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,970
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,948

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Elton Hensley Memorial Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
33.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,416
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,443
Average weekly wage
$1,230
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FultonState medianUS median
Typical home value$255,472$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$235,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market33 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$866/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,416$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fulton, MO?
$255,472.
What is the median sale price in Fulton, MO?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fulton, MO?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Fulton, MO?
Typical rent: $866/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fulton, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, landslide, lightning.
Is Fulton, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fulton, MO. 47 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fulton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fulton, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fulton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fulton, MO?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fulton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fulton, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fulton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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