Sullivan, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Sullivan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,250 Population 2,261/sq mi density
$44,313 Median Income $20,583 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $180,581 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,313 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $836/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sullivan, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,313
41% below
$20,583 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $180,581
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
59%
Home Value
34%
Rent
72%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sullivan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $44,313 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,583. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sullivan is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,581. Median rent is $836/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

10.4% of adults in Sullivan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sullivan has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,250
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,261/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,313
Per Capita$20,583
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$836
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$180,581
Housing Units2,129
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation531 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sullivan was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.