Fulton, Mississippi
Fulton is a city of 4,576 people in Itawamba County, Mississippi, founded in July 26, 1837.
Why visit Fulton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Jamie L. Whitten Historical Center.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Fulton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fulton
Fulton is a city in and the county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 4,542 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fulton, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes11
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1506 South Adams Street, Fulton
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
1620 South Adams Street, Fulton
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Where to stay3
History
Fulton is named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat. The city was incorporated on May 11, 1837. The U.S. post office was established on July 26, 1837, marking the official launch of the service in Fulton.
From the History section of Fulton, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Christ the King Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
100 East Main Street, Fulton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
School · 1.7 mi
200 Career Technical Drive, Fulton
Healthcare1
Map of Fulton
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 30°F | 5.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fulton 3 W (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Itawamba County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Tupelo 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Red Bay 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Amory 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Belmont 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Baldwyn 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Hamilton 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Booneville 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Vernon 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Russellville 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Winfield 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fulton-Main-courthouse-square-ms, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Fulton, MS 38843, USA - panoramio, john049, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jimmie Lunceford - Mississippi Blues Trail Marker, Firecruise, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS020-E-50397 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160514 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160512 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-155940 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-43236 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-155941 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160515 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-50396 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-345086 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160513 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-43237 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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