Texas
Sullivan City is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,919. Residents earn $44,286 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sullivan City receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sullivan City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Sullivan City is $44,286, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sullivan City is $90,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Sullivan City is below the national average at 362 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,376 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 56.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sullivan City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 4.3% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 95.7% |
| 614% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,286 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $765 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $36,816 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 666 |
| County GDP | $1,559M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,682 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.16% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $90,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,645 |
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,682 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.16% |
| Obesity | 46.6% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.8% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 18.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 64.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,793/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 362.2/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 48.3/100K |
| Robbery | 24.2/100K |
| Assault | 289.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,376.5/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 676.2/100K |
| Theft | 652.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.5 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2752°N, 98.5644°W |
| County FIPS | 48427 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 56.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |