About Fulton
Fulton is a small town in southwestern Kentucky with an estimated population of 2,268.
Officially, Fulton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 785 residents per square mile.
📰 Fulton News Today
- Fulton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Aug 15
- Virginia Lee Wilhaucks Obituary (1939 - 2026) - South Fulton, KY - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- City of Fulton police chief suspended, faces dismissal WPSD Local 6 · May 27
- Larry Hartsell Delta Dunklin Democrat · Aug 6
- Downed tree no longer blocking road in Fulton, Ky. KFVS12 · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fulton Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Fulton — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fulton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Deno Barbeque — barbecue
- El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Keg Bar & Grill Inc
- Shen Tian Asian Food Restaurant — asian
- Smoke House Restaurant — chicken
- Vaughn's Grill — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fulton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fulton
- Fulton Independent School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,268
Rank in state#137 of 418
Land area2.89 sq mi
Density785/sq mi
Coordinates36.5145, -88.8824