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Sully, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,092 Population 1,883/sq mi density
$86,576 Median Income $37,670 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $251,928 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,576 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sully, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,576
15% above
$37,670 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
41% below
Zillow: $251,928
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
59%
Rent
81%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sully a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% 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 $251,928. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sully reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,092
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,883/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,576
Per Capita$37,670
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$940
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$251,928
Housing Units426
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,604/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.