Sullivan is a small town of 4,243 in Indiana, with a median household income of $44,227
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sullivan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sullivan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sullivan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.2
Sullivan's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sullivan costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sullivan, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,227
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sullivan's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
106.4 /100k
Property Crime
503.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sullivan is served primarily by Southwest School Corporation.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sullivan, IN
National Avg
School District
Southwest School Corporation
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sullivan sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Sullivan's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sullivan roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,400 and median rent is $823/month.
Sullivan's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sullivan are operated by Southwest School Corporation.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sullivan, IN has a population of 4,243, a median household income of $44,227, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sullivan averages 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sullivan, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47882.
The population of Sullivan, Indiana is 4,243 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sullivan: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $92,400, median household income $44,227, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sullivan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
