Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Sullivan is a small town in Indiana with a population of 4,250. Residents earn $44,313 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sullivan receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sullivan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sullivan is $44,313, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sullivan is $97,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sullivan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,313 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,583 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,421 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $1,163M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $97,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,002 |
| Median List Price | $154,900 |
| Median List Price | $154,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $758 |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,028 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,251 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,720 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0973°N, 87.4073°W |
| County FIPS | 18153 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.78 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |