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Sully, IA


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Sully, Iowa

Sully, Iowa, in Jasper county, is 39 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 161 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 904 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sully

In Sully, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Sully are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sully had a median family income of $54,018. Sully has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Sully living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Sully Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Sully is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Sully, 82% of commuters drive to work. Sully is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Sully strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySully Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySully Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySully People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sully Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sully Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sully, IA

Comparing Sully to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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