2013 · Blue Barn with a Silo · Wikimedia Commons
Fulton’s story
Fulton in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
FultonWI
A town of 3,636. Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns.
Population
3,636
+10.1% since 2010
Typical home
$437K
+6.7% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
48.8
years
Jobs based here
657
A commuter town
What makes Fulton stand out
The 2 things Fulton does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Fulton has grown 10.1% since 2010
3,252 people in 2010; 3,636 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Fulton’s report card
Now in Fulton
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Residents weigh in
Fulton is #343 of 356 in WI for “Most conserved land”. Fair?
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fulton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Fulton beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fulton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.8% | 6.7% |
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
3.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
63rd
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fulton
Most working residents leave Fulton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Janesville (18%), Madison (12%) and Edgerton (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fulton4%
Janesville18%
Madison12%
Edgerton9%
Stoughton4%
18 mi
median commute distance
657
jobs based in Fulton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
49
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Fulton home is worth about $437K
The typical Fulton home is worth about $437,000, up 6.7% in a year, 29% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$437KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fulton$437K
Wisconsin$340K
+6.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fulton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Fulton
Fulton's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. No violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Fulton0
Wisconsin3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Fulton0
Wisconsin12.6
U.S.19.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
0
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0.3% of Fulton is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 66 of 20,710 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Murwin Park | 0.1 mi | 6 |
| 2. Rock River Heritage County Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Indianford Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Fulton for work
Where Fulton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
657jobs based in Fulton
4%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Fulton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Fulton
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Fulton is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,580. The unincorporated communities of Fulton and Indianford are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Newville is also located partially in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,580
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- Area code
- 608
Fulton’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Fulton.
EdgertonPorterMiltonAlbionJanesvilleFulton