At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$37,391 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $449,282
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sullivan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,391. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sullivan is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,282. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
19.8% of adults in Sullivan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sullivan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population711
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$37,391
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$4,923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,055
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$449,282
Housing Units262
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation844 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sullivan was built in 1977.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.