Sullivan (6,310 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Crawford County, Missouri. The median household income stands at $63,370.
Definition and scope
Located in Crawford County, Missouri, Sullivan operates within Missouri's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.
Who lives here
Sullivan has approximately 6,310 residents. The median age is 39.4 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $163,200.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
White (non-Hispanic): 87.7%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Sullivan is $63,370. Poverty rate stands at 11.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.7%. Educational attainment: 18.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Sullivan:
Public schools: 6
Public libraries: 1
Fire stations: 3
Police stations: 3
Hospitals: 5
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Sullivan is Sullivan Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Franklin County Judicial Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Washington, Missouri.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 913 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
November 2024 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4855-MO
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding
July 2023 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4741-MO
COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4490-MO
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3482-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding
April 2017 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4317-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
December 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4250-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
December 2015 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3374-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
May 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4238-MO
Severe Winter Storm
January 2011 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3317-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2009 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1847-MO
Severe Winter Storm
January 2009 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3303-MO
Severe Storms, Flooding, And A Tornado
September 2008 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1809-MO
Severe Storms And Flooding
March 2008 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1749-MO
Severe Winter Storms
December 2007 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3281-MO
Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
January 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1676-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
March 2006 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1631-MO
Hurricane Katrina (hosted evacuees, no local impact)
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · hosted federal evacuees (no local impact) · EM-3232-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2003 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1463-MO
Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
April 2002 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1412-MO
Severe Thunderstorms And Flash Flooding
May 2000 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1328-MO
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2026-01872Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council · source
2026-06286Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors · source
2026-08013Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and · source
2026-02497Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma · source
2026-06960Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States · source
2026-07719Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at th · source
2026-02812Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic · source
2026-03279Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · source
2026-07718Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the Interna · source
R1-2026-03829Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries · source