Fulton
Arkansas

What stands out

What stands out about Fulton County: violent crime is in the top 2% of American counties (5.3 per 1,000), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and homeownership is in the top 4% of American counties (85%). Within Arkansas it ranks 5th of 75 counties for violent crime.

Where you are

You live in Fulton County, Arkansas. 12,183 people live here with you. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +184).

Arkansas has been cutting its income tax rates every legislative session since 2015, and the top rate is now well under 4%. Home prices remain among the lowest in the country, especially outside Northwest Arkansas, where Walmart, Tyson and J.B. Hunt have built a fast-growing corporate corridor around Bentonville and Fayetteville. Tornado season is real across the whole state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $38,917 a year, lower than 94% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $41,242. Unemployment runs 3.4%, lower than 51% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Arkansas takes 3.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,360 a year.

Home

The median home costs $195K, cheaper than 65% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $617 a month. Property tax is 0.47% of home value, roughly $473 a year on that median home, lower than 90% of American counties. 85% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 5.3 per 1,000 residents, higher than 98% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 72.8 years, shorter than 82% of American counties. There are 8 active physicians in the county, about 6.6 per 10,000 people. 11.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.40 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 89% of American counties. 87% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 57 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 53% of eligible voters turned out. Under Arkansas law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 60°F, highs near 71 and lows near 48, warmer than 66% of American counties. About 52 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 46 out of 100, safer than 54% of American counties; the county has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 228 Mbps down, faster than 63% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.4 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.