Cost of living in Fulton County, KY
Population 6,440 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Fulton County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Fulton County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Fulton County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Fulton County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Fulton County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Fulton County
State and local tax rates for Kentucky.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Fulton County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Fulton County
What it costs to live in Fulton County each month.
- Rent $661
- Energy $194
- Water $55
- Groceries $312
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $371
- State tax $109
- Rent $867
- Energy $233
- Water $65
- Groceries $517
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $298
- State tax $123
- Rent $1,215
- Energy $291
- Water $75
- Groceries $784
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $298
- State tax $123
Frequently asked questions about Fulton County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Fulton County?
In Fulton County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $661 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,215 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Fulton County?
In Fulton County, KY, the average household income is $36,834 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,772 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Fulton County?
The estimated cost of living in Fulton County, KY is approximately $2,502 per month for a single person, $3,387 for a couple, $5,856 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Fulton County?
The combined sales tax rate in Fulton County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Fulton County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Fulton County, KY would need approximately $2,502 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,834 per year ($3,070 per month). Fulton County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Fulton County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fulton County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Fulton County?
The average home value in Fulton County, KY is $78,100, with average annual property taxes of $562, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Fulton County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP