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Sullivan, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,253 Population 1,535/sq mi density
$62,845 Median Income $33,819 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $189,748 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,159 Violent Crime/100K 1,137 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,845 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,159 violent crimes/100K (205% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sullivan, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,845
16% below
$33,819 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
66% below
Zillow: $189,748
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,159/100K
205% above
1,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Sullivan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sullivan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
34%
Rent
68%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
305%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sullivan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sullivan residents earn a median household income of $62,845 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,819. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sullivan is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,748. Median rent is $790/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Sullivan reports 1,159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,137/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Sullivan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sullivan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,253
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,535/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,845
Per Capita$33,819
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$790
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$189,748
Housing Units1,920
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,159/100K
Property1,137/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,137/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,830/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation675 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Sullivan was founded in 1845.
The median home in Sullivan was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.