Centrally located in southern Pennsylvani, with easy accessibility to Interstate Routes 68, 70, 81, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, places Fulton County within 2 hours driving of Harrisburg, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, and within 3 hours of Pittsburgh, PA and Philadelphia.
Gently rolling mountains and green fertile valleys provide a quiet, peaceful environment for numerous recreational opportunities. With over 50,000 acres of Pennsylvania State Forest land with lakes and streams that are replete with game and fish, hunting, fishing, cycling, hiking, boating, camping, swimming, golfing, and hang-gliding are some of the popular outdoor and family activities available. Fulton County offers an escape from today’s faster-paced, more hectic way of life.
Demographics
| Land Area: | 438 square miles |
| Water Area: | .5 square miles |
| Population | 14,845 |
| Population Density: | 34 people per square mile |
| Cost of Living Index: | 89.4 |
| Industries Providing Employment: | 26.9% manufacturing 15.7% education, health and social services 10.9% construction 10.4% retail trade |
| Median Resident Age: | 38.2 years |
| Average Household Size: | 2.5 people |
| Median Household Income: | $43, 069 |
| Links | |
| County Government | http://www.co.fulton.pa.us/ |
| Chamber of Commerce | http://www.fultoncountypa.com/ |
| Economic Development | http://www.fultonida.com/ |
| Tourism | http://www.fultoncountypa.com/ |
