At a Glance
Median Income
$86,576
$37,670 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
Zillow: $267,817
Median Rent
$940/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.0% smoking rate
How Sully Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sully's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sully a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sully residents earn a median household income of $86,576 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,670. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sully is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,817. Median rent is $940/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
23.6% of adults in Sully hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sully has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,092
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,883/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,576
Per Capita$37,670
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$940
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$267,817
Housing Units426
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation921 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sully was founded in 1882.
The median home in Sully was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.