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City in Mississippi, United States
1837Established
4,542Population
8.7 sq miArea
341 ftElevation

Fulton is a city in and the county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 4,542 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code38843
Area code662
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Housing in Fulton

$171K▲ 13.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fulton home is worth about $171,000, up 13.4% in a year, 13% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Fulton

B−

Safety Grade B-

Fulton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 54% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Fulton 0.9
Mississippi 2.2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Fulton 16.3
Mississippi 13.1
U.S. 15.5
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Health in Fulton

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15better than MS·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo · 18.1 mi · ER
Dorsey Family Medical ClinicFulton · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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School Grade B

The public schools Fulton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 56% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.

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