The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Fulton county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 23.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 1.92%. The overall influence score for Fulton is 5.
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Fulton County, Illinois is located in the northwestern part of the state, about 100 miles southwest of Chicago. As of 2019, it had a population of 20,914 people, with a median age of 42.1 years old. In terms of race and ethnicity, the population is 94.2% White, 2.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.2% from two or more races.
In terms of living conditions, Fulton County has a median household income of $50,221 and a poverty rate of 14.3%. The cost of living in Fulton County is slightly lower than the national average. The county has a total area of 562 square miles and a population density of 37 people per square mile. The largest city in the county is Canton, which has a population of 14,000 people and is home to the county seat.
Fulton County is largely rural, with most residents living in small towns and rural areas. Agriculture is the primary economic activity in the county, with corn and soybeans being the main crops grown in the area. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, slightly higher than the national average.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240