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Sullivan, MO
City in Franklin County, Missouri.
Population
6,310
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
774
ZIP codes
0
Sullivan and its ZIP codes
Sullivan at a glance
- Sullivan is about 8.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 123rd most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $63,370 a year, 10% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (29% below Missouri) and median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for Sullivan, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sullivan, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,370
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,595), Irish Americans (649), French Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Sullivan.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,591
39,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$733M
FY 2026, $7,002 per person
How people get to work
Sullivan, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sullivan, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sullivan, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Sullivan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove VillageVillage | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| West SullivanTown | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| St. CloudVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| StantonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Miramiguoa ParkVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CharmwoodTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BourbonCity | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LeasburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake St. ClairCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| St. ClairCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| ParkwayVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LeslieVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GeraldCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CubaCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| RosebudCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sullivan, MO in?
- Sullivan is in Franklin County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Sullivan, MO?
- About 6,310 people live in Sullivan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sullivan?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove Village (1.3 mi), West Sullivan (2.3 mi), St. Cloud (3.8 mi), Stanton (5.1 mi), Miramiguoa Park (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023