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Fulton, MO vs Wheeling, WV

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- Household income in Wheeling, is 16% less than it is in Fulton and is 59% below the National Average.
- Fulton unemployment rate is 3.5%.
- Wheeling unemployment rate is 6.8%.
 Fulton, MOWheeling, WVUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$19,451  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$43,483$69,021
 Family Median Income$58,125  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Fulton, MOWheeling, WVUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock17.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K9.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K5.1%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K11.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Fulton, MOWheeling, WVUnited States
 Management, business, finance7.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.3%6.5%
 Community, social services5.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.7%1.2%
 Education, library6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.5%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.5%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.9%13.1%
Reviews for Fulton    4 Reviews

Fulton is a small town but the cost of living in Callaway county versus Boone county (Columbia) is a lot better. If you are looking at employment in Columbia or  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fulton is the most corrupted town I have ever lived in. The cops are complete dirt bags between the ones who beat there wives or start dating the victims from the cases  More

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Over 17 years ago

In Fulton you can still find affordable houses to buy. The city is surrounded by nice country. Columbia and Jefferson City are not too far away and give extra job  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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