The Town FilesFulton County, Illinois
33,020 people. The median home is worth $107,200 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $60,599.
Towns in Fulton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 13,242 | $107,100 | $53,254 | 45.9 |
| Farmington | 2,389 | $101,300 | $65,223 | 31.9 |
| Lewistown | 2,041 | $102,200 | $54,000 | 46.1 |
| Cuba | 1,184 | $63,900 | $42,375 | 47.1 |
| Astoria | 929 | $67,600 | $50,536 | 33.0 |
| Avon | 704 | $62,200 | $50,000 | 43.4 |
| Vermont | 570 | $57,000 | $48,846 | 44.8 |
| St. David | 522 | $65,400 | $54,583 | 37.8 |
People and housing
| Fulton County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $785 | $960 |
| Median household income | $60,599 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
8,642 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,887 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 651 storm events in Fulton County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fulton County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).