Fulton County Public RecordsIndiana

Fulton County, IN, features 10 public schools, including 1 high school serving around 500 students. About 87% of adults have a high school diploma, while 16% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county’s average high school graduation rate is approximately 92%. Schools offer diverse educational programs, such as vocational training and dual-credit courses. School safety measures include security systems and safety drills, resulting in lower-than-average incident rates. Adult education is available through local programs and partnerships with regional colleges. The average Public School Review ranking for the county is 6/10.

As of 2022, Fulton County, IN, has an employment rate of approximately 61.2%. Major industries include Manufacturing (24%), Health Care & Social Assistance (16%), and Retail Trade (10%). The leading occupation types are Production (18%), Office & Administrative Support (14%), and Sales (12%). About 82% of employed residents commute by car, with an average travel time of 23 minutes. Roughly 63% work within the county, while the remainder commute mainly to Kosciusko and Marshall counties.

Fulton County, IN, has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values around $146,000 as of 2023. Rental units comprise 23% of housing, with median gross rent near $700 per month. The market has seen steady appreciation, with property values up nearly 7% year-over-year. Housing types include single-family homes, modest apartments, and some mobile homes, concentrated in neighborhoods like Rochester, Akron, and Fulton. Property tax rates are about 0.8% of assessed value, making homeownership relatively affordable compared to state and national averages.

Fulton County, IN has about 13,400 registered voters as of 2024. The county conducts primary and general elections for local, state, and federal offices, with turnout rates varying from 35% (primaries) to 60% (generals). Polling locations number 7, spread across townships. The Election Board, overseen by two parties (Republican and Democrat), administers voting. In recent results, Republicans typically garner 65% of votes. Key 2024 issues include school funding and infrastructure. Voter registration is available year-round, except 29 days before elections.

As of 2023, Fulton County, IN has a population of approximately 20,410. The median age is around 42 years, with about 19% under 18 and 19% aged 65 or older. The gender split is nearly even, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. The county is predominantly White (95.4%), with small minorities of Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), two or more races (1.6%), and Black or African American (0.5%).

Fulton County, IN, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. In 2022, the county reported a violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000, both below Indiana’s state averages. The Fulton County Sheriff's Department actively encourages community reporting to maintain safety, with over 650 crimes reported in 2022—around 70% being property crimes. Enhanced patrols and public awareness initiatives contribute to a steady decrease in overall incidents year-over-year.