The Town FilesFulda, Minnesota
City in Murray County · population 1,371 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,700
- Household income
- $71,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.2
Fulda is a city of 1,371 people in Murray County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $164,700, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 74% of Minnesota towns.
How Fulda ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fulda is worth $164,700, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,136, which is more affordable than 89% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fulda | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $834 | $991 |
| Median household income | $71,136 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Fulda
| People | Fulda | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Fulda
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 5.3°F. About 30.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.2 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulda since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 11, 2022 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 1998.
Severe weather in Murray County since 1996
Murray County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Murray County
Murray County had 2,914 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Fulda itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Fulda
2 public schools with 364 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULDA ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 195 | 12.2 |
| FULDA SECONDARY | 7-12 | 169 | 13.0 |
Towns near Fulda
- Slayton, MN11.4 mi · 2,013 people · home $161,700
- Brewster, MN13.7 mi · 506 people · home $152,200
- Westbrook, MN14.7 mi · 758 people · home $78,200
- Heron Lake, MN15.0 mi · 602 people · home $88,600
- Worthington, MN16.5 mi · 13,947 people · home $210,300
- The Lakes, MN16.7 mi · 590 people · home $397,100
- Adrian, MN23.0 mi · 1,194 people · home $165,500
- Windom, MN24.2 mi · 4,798 people · home $169,700
Fulda questions
Is Fulda, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fulda scores better for retirees than 61% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 74%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Fulda?
The median owner-occupied home in Fulda is valued at $164,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,136, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Fulda?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 5.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.5 inches of precipitation a year and 45.2 inches of snow.
Does Fulda get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulda since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 11, 2022. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)