Fulton County, Ohio
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 17% for cost of living
- bottom 20% for property tax rate
Fulton County is a county in Ohio with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and B for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitefultoncountyoh.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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76%38%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.6 in2.3 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$163k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$807better than 53% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax3.57%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.04%better than 60% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.6 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.0 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.6better than 65% of US counties
School Quality50.9better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime686/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime870/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population42,60264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 55% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 49% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 78% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.04better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fulton County an affordable place to live?
- Fulton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fulton County?
- The median home value in Fulton County is $163k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fulton County?
- Median household income in Fulton County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fulton County?
- Median gross rent in Fulton County is $807 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fulton County safe?
- Fulton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 686/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 870/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fulton County?
- Fulton County averages 74°F in July and 26°F in January, with 35.6 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fulton County?
- Public-school quality in Fulton County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fulton County?
- The average one-way commute in Fulton County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)