City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Sullivan, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sullivan - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,355
Residents
$60,137
Median income
$153,100
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Sullivan - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Sullivan places in the 35th percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

35th
percentile, household income
28th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
3rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sullivan, MO

Missouri's Sullivan is a small town, with 6,355 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Sullivan brings in $60,137 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.5%. Sullivan's housing stock carries a median value of $153,100, and the median resident age is 41.9 years. Educational attainment runs 19.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 57.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 20 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Sullivan's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 5691.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,218 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 19.7 minutes, with 75.8% driving alone and 5.6% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 83.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

6,355 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$60,137 /yr

Poverty 5.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Sullivan compare to other US cities?

Here's how Sullivan stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 35% higher than other cities
Home value 28% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Missouri, Sullivan ranks #222 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Sullivan against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Missouri's city distribution

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Sullivan ranks #108 - the 69th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Sullivan only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#314 of 842
63rd percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#108 of 875
69th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#288 of 833
65th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#589 of 875
32nd percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#326 of 875
62nd percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

35thIncome percentile
3rdSafety percentile

35th percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Sullivan's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Sullivan's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Sullivan's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Sullivan's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$153,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 72% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sullivan $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sullivan, MO Sullivan, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sullivan, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sullivan, MO median $60,137/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sullivan, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sullivan, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,355
Median Income
$60,137
Median Home Value
$153,100
Median Age
41.9
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor force participation
57.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5691.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
588.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
5102.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,800 residents6,850 residents6,900 residents6,950 residents7,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,903 residents 6,942 residents ▲ +0.6%
Sullivan's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
20
housing units authorized
Single-Family
18
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 20
2020 2
2021 14
2022 17
2023 60
2024 20

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.7 minutes
Drive Alone
75.8%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
5.0%
Work from Home
5.6%
Other
1.2%

Based on 2,783 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sullivan sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
83.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Shrewsbury
6,328 people
Willard
6,418 people
De Soto
6,452 people
St. John
6,562 people
Glendale
6,111 people
Black Jack
6,606 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sullivan's 6,355 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Medfield, MA
6,355 people
Penitas, TX
6,355 people
Foxborough, MA
6,356 people
Salida del Sol Estates, TX
6,356 people
Walkersville, MD
6,352 people
Twin Lakes, WI
6,351 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sullivan's $60,137 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Broadview, IL
$60,139 median income
Baxter Springs, KS
$60,139 median income
East Marianna, PA
$60,139 median income
De Smet, SD
$60,139 median income
Eldred, NY
$60,134 median income
New London, CT
$60,123 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sullivan, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sullivan, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.2% 10.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.6% White 87.2% Black or African American 1.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 10.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sullivan compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sullivan (this city) 6,355 $60,137
Shrewsbury 6,328 $84,942
Willard 6,418 $87,204
De Soto 6,452 $46,181
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sullivan, MO?

What is the population of Sullivan, MO? +

Sullivan, MO has a population of 6,355 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sullivan, MO? +

The median household income in Sullivan is $60,137 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sullivan? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sullivan; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Sullivan, MO safe? +

Sullivan has a total crime rate of 5691.1 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Sullivan, MO? +

Sullivan's median home value sits at $153,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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