Fulton County, KY

County in Kentucky, South · ranked on 25 metrics

Rank among US counties

Fulton County, KY is a county in Kentucky with a population of 6,176 (2,681st of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (44th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (834th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (3,041st of 3,093), Median Income (1,948th of 2,000), Poverty Rate (%) (2,827th of 3,094).

Population
6,176
2,681st highest of 3,094
Density
30.0
1,904th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-5.13%
2,855th highest of 3,094
Area
206
2,941st highest of 3,094
Region
South
Kentucky

At a glance

Median household income
$38,217
3,041st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$79,100
3,049th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$570
3,026th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.8%
678th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
22.6%
268th highest of 3,094
College degree
16.1%
2,535th highest of 3,094
Average commute
21 minutes
2,261st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
86.8%
1,597th highest of 3,094
Climate
58.7°F average
36°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +39.9
69.5% Republican, 29.7% Democratic

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Percentile on 12 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$79,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    44th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$570
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    65th of 3,090
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)20.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    834th of 3,094
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year3,871
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,070th of 3,050
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)86.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,597th of 3,094
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,609
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,156th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Household Income$38,217
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,041st of 3,093
  2. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)45.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 3,039th of 3,094
  3. Median Income$38,217
    Poorest Counties
    1,948th of 2,000
  4. Poverty Rate (%)22.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,827th of 3,094
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)16.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,535th of 3,094
  6. Unemployment Rate (%)4.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,337th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (41), weakest Economics (41). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 11 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Howard County, AR93% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  2. Lake County, TN92% similar
  3. Drew County, AR89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  4. Mississippi County, MO88% similar
  5. Chickasaw County, MS88% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11

Quick answers

What is the population of Fulton County, KY?
Fulton County, KY has a population of 6,176, 2,681st among 3,094 US counties.
What does Fulton County, KY rank best at?
Among US counties, Fulton County, KY ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (44th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (834th of 3,094).
Where does Fulton County, KY rank worst?
Fulton County, KY ranks lowest for Median Household Income (3,041st of 3,093); Median Income (1,948th of 2,000); Poverty Rate (%) (2,827th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Fulton County, KY?
Rankodex ranks Fulton County, KY on 25 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

25 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics