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County population in July 2007: 11,752 (9% urban, 91% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 3,902
Renter-occupied apartments: 908
% of renters here:  19%
State:  31%
Land area: 618 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 19 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Fulton County: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (21.7%), Manufacturing (17.5%), Retail trade (14.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 71%
  • Government: 15%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 14%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Fulton County, Arkansas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Fulton County, Arkansas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  43.0 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Males: 5,702  (49.0%)
Females: 5,940  (51.0%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $18,661
County population in 2003: 11,663
Jobs in 2003: 2,153

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Fulton County,AR real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 4,955
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.9%

Average household size:
Fulton County:  2.4 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,250 ($25,529 in 1999)
This county:  $30,250
Arkansas:  $38,134

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $285 (lower quartile is $226, upper quartile is $352)
This county:  $285
State:  $421

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,581 (it was $59,200 in 2000)
Fulton County:  $91,581
Arkansas:  $101,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $49,078 - $124,885

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $150,003
Here:  $150,003
State:  $148,559

Townhouses or other attached units: $91,245
Here:  $91,245
State:  $165,561

In 2-unit structures: $125,219
Here:  $125,219
State:  $140,742

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $268,587
Here:  $268,587
State:  $146,569

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $521,737
Here:  $521,737
State:  $199,870

Mobile homes: $32,688
Here:  $32,688
State:  $38,244

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $6,250
Here:  $6,250
State:  $29,738
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $762
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $226

Institutionalized population: 120


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 36
  • Thefts: 22
  • Auto thefts: 5

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 3
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 8
  • Burglaries: 31
  • Thefts: 48
  • Auto thefts: 13

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Fulton County, AR map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Fulton County Arkansas:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 50.9%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 47.8%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $298 (0.5%)

Fulton County household income distribution in 2007 Fulton County home values distribution


Fulton County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  16.3%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  5.8%
Whole state:  6.6%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fulton County is $364 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $456 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $599 a month.

Cities in this county include: Salem, Mammoth Spring, Viola.

Neighboring counties: Baxter County , Izard County , Howell County, Missouri , Sharp County , Oregon County, Missouri , Ozark County, Missouri .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Fulton County: Slick Rock Ford (A), State Line (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fulton County include: Bay Creek Church (A), Liberty Hill Church (B), Wilderness Church (C), Wesley Chapel (D), Welcome Hill Church (E), Burks Chapel (F), Union Hill Church (G), Center Point Church (H), Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Harmony Cemetery (1), Love Cemetery (2), Gum Spring Cemetery (3), Kerby Cemetery (4), Shiloh Cemetery (5), Bethel Cemetery (6), Gobbler Trot Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Heldebrend Lake (A), Fountain Lake (B), Lake Lewis One (C), Lake Leon (D), Langston Lake (E), James Lake (F), East Arkansas Council Boy Scouts Lake (G), McCullough Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Katy Branch (A), Markleroad Creek (B), Hutchinson Creek (C), Mill Pond Branch (D), Field Creek (E), Dye Branch (F), Flat Branch (G), Rose Branch (H), Pine Hill Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  6.0%
Arkansas:  6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 276
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 72.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%

Number of foreign born residents: 46 (48% naturalized citizens)

Fulton County:  0.4%
Whole state:  2.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 7
  • 1990 to 1994: 2
  • 1985 to 1989: 5
  • 1980 to 1984: 3
  • 1975 to 1979: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 6
  • 1965 to 1969: 21


Mean travel time to work: 26.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 49.9%

Fulton County marital status for males
Fulton County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,351
  • One, attached: 67
  • Two: 81
  • 3 or 4: 19
  • 5 to 9: 45
  • 10 to 19: 20
  • 20 or more: 61
  • Mobile homes: 1,306
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 23

Housing units in Fulton County with a mortgage: 887 (35 second mortgage, 30 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 817

Here:  52.1% with mortgage
State:  60.8% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,365
Total congregations: 47

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist ChurchPentecostal Church of God
Adherents3,251 (60.6%)1,098 (20.5%)369 (6.9%)301 (5.6%)70 (1.3%)
Congregations13 (27.7%)17 (36.2%)3 (6.4%)4 (8.5%)1 (2.1%)
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Baptist Missionary Association of AmericaCumberland Presbyterian ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationOther
Adherents67 (1.2%)60 (1.1%)59 (1.1%)48 (0.9%)42 (0.8%)
Congregations1 (2.1%)1 (2.1%)3 (6.4%)1 (2.1%)3 (6.4%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Fulton County - Salem, Mammoth Spring, Viola

Agriculture in Fulton County
Average size of farms: 304 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $19115
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $27.49
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 95.75%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $16868
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 9.71%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.26%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $26324
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 96.22%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 20.55
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 1.47%
All wheat for grain: 80 harvested acres

Fulton County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 1.7 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 fatalities and 24 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 3/14/1959, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Fulton County-area historical earthquake activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from Fulton County center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.7 miles away from the county center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 86.3 miles away from the county center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from Fulton County center
On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.5 miles away from the county center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 32.4 miles away from Fulton County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Apparel (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Canada (22%)
  • Poland (15%)
  • Philippines (15%)
  • Nicaragua (15%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Japan (9%)
  • Ireland (7%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Fulton County (%):



  • United States or American (39%)
  • Irish (12%)
  • English (12%)
  • German (11%)
  • Polish (2%)
  • Italian (2%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)


Fulton County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,498 (78%)
  • Carpooled: 666 (15%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 5 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 70 (2%)
  • Other means: 33 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 197 (4%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Fulton County, Arkansas
  • 110 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 10 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $31,617.

8.95% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,337 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.95%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.56% relocated from other counties in Arkansas ($11,228 average AGI)
5.39% relocated from other states ($17,109 average AGI)
Fulton County:  5.39%
Arkansas average:  3.66%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sharp County, AR  0.95% ($24,667 average AGI)
from Izard County, AR  0.75% ($31,962)
from Oregon County, MO  0.63% ($20,182)
from Baxter County, AR  0.49% ($12,941)
from Howell County, MO  0.37% ($25,462)


8.53% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,142 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.53%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.99% relocated to other counties in Arkansas ($14,385 average AGI)
3.54% relocated to other states ($9,757 average AGI)
Fulton County:  3.54%
Arkansas average:  3.00%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Sharp County, AR  1.33% ($28,674 average AGI)
to Izard County, AR  0.92% ($19,281)
to Baxter County, AR  0.89% ($25,290)
to Oregon County, MO  0.52% ($18,722)
to Howell County, MO  0.49% ($17,824)
to Craighead County, AR  0.35% ($16,667)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.7



Births per 1000 population in Fulton County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.6



Deaths per 1000 population in Fulton County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 7.5



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Fulton County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,972 (2,291 aged, 681 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%


Household type by relationship


Households: 11,509
  • In family households: 10,033 (2,999 male householders, 512 female householders)
    3,042 spouses, 2,991 children (2,546 natural, 86 adopted, 359 stepchildren), 213 grandchildren, 34 brothers or sisters, 65 parents, 55 other relatives, 122 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,476 (604 male householders (501 living alone)), 704 female householders (667 living alone)), 168 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 133 (123 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,903 2-persons, 701 3-persons, 556 4-persons, 225 5-persons, 92 6-persons, 34 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,168 1-person, 104 2-persons, 23 3-persons, 13 4-persons.

98.5% of residents of Fulton County speak English at home.
0.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (58% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 23% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (68% speak English very well, 32% speak English well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (87% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $76,713,000 ($6442 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,948,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $42,154,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $16,729,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $775,000
Federal grants: $14,707,000
Federal procurement contracts: $424,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,924,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $287,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $910,000
Federal Government insurance: $1,197,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 576
Here:  48 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 738
Here:  62 per 1000 residents
State:  53 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:  0 per 1000 residents
State:  +8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +481
Here:  +40 per 1000 residents
State:  +13 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Fulton County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.84 millions of gallons per day (4% from ground, 96% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.4
State:  5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.4
State:  4.3



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 145
  • 1995 to 1998: 533
  • 1990 to 1994: 431
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,143
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,629
  • 1960 to 1969: 784
  • 1950 to 1959: 432
  • 1940 to 1949: 365
  • 1939 or earlier: 511

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Fulton County, Arkansas:
  • 1 room: 10
  • 2 rooms: 61
  • 3 rooms: 171
  • 4 rooms: 640
  • 5 rooms: 1,213
  • 6 rooms: 962
  • 7 rooms: 451
  • 8 rooms: 219
  • 9+ rooms: 175


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Fulton County, Arkansas:
  • 1 room: 16
  • 2 rooms: 24
  • 3 rooms: 135
  • 4 rooms: 302
  • 5 rooms: 269
  • 6 rooms: 109
  • 7 rooms: 29
  • 8 rooms: 13
  • 9+ rooms: 11


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Fulton County:
  • no bedroom: 12
  • 1 bedroom: 168
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,212
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,061
  • 4 bedrooms: 393
  • 5+ bedrooms: 56


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Fulton County:
  • no bedroom: 16
  • 1 bedroom: 158
  • 2 bedrooms: 422
  • 3 bedrooms: 271
  • 4 bedrooms: 41
  • 5+ bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Fulton County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 128
  • 1 vehicle: 1,079
  • 2 vehicles: 1,704
  • 3 vehicles: 765
  • 4 vehicles: 167
  • 5+ vehicles: 59


Cars and other vehicles available in Fulton County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 117
  • 1 vehicle: 428
  • 2 vehicles: 313
  • 3 vehicles: 28
  • 4 vehicles: 3
  • 5+ vehicles: 19


60% of Fulton County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 38% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 44% lived in Arkansas.

Fulton County:  59.9%
State average:  54.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5774
  • Northeast: 249
  • Midwest: 3285
  • South: 1401
  • West: 855

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $50,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (44.6%)
  • Electricity (30.1%)
  • Wood (22.6%)
  • Utility gas (1.6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (0.7%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (48.0%)
  • Electricity (35.5%)
  • Wood (11.7%)
  • Utility gas (4.2%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 27
Here:  2.1%
Arkansas:  7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 52
Here:  8.6%
Arkansas:  6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 25
Here:  10.6%
Arkansas:  14.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Fulton County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Hospital Public: $2,141,000
    All Other: $155,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $225,000
  • Current Operations - Own Hospitals: $2,141,000
    Regular Highways: $869,000
    Police Protection: $445,000
    Financial Administration: $335,000
    Central Staff Services: $298,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $174,000
    Libraries: $83,000
    General Public Buildings: $80,000
    Health Services - Other: $40,000
    Welfare - Other: $30,000
    Parks & Recreation: $16,000
    General - Other: $15,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $471,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $225,000
    Interest Earnings: $88,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $22,000
    Libraries: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,568,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $857,000
    General Support: $458,000
    All Other: $17,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $805,000
    Property: $399,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $950,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Fulton County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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