Sulligent is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 1,927, down from its record high of 2,151 in 2000. From 1910 to 1950 and again in 2000, it was the largest community in Lamar County before losing the distinction both times to the county seat of Vernon.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35586

Area code205

Living in Sulligent

Housing in Sulligent

$129K▼ 5.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sulligent home is worth about $129,000, down 5.2% in a year, 47% below the Alabama typical home.

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Safety in Sulligent

C⁺

Safety Grade C+

Sulligent reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 65% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 59% of towns.

Violent crime per 1,000

Sulligent 3.9

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Sulligent 8.3

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Sulligent

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Most working residents leave Sulligent for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Vernon (10%), Hamilton (9%) and Winfield (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Vernon

10%

Hamilton

Winfield

Columbus, MS

12%Work in townlive and work in Sulligent 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 569Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sulligent →

Health in Sulligent

Health Grade D

Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 48% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

1better than AL·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81.3%More adults treating high blood pressureAL 78% · better 24.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Marion Regional Medical CenterHamilton · 17.4 mi · ER

Whatley Health Services at VernonVernon · 9.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sulligent · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sulligent →

Natural hazards in Sulligent

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

4Does Sulligent flood?paid flood claims since 1979 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Sulligent

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sulligent →

Climate in Sulligent

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Sulligent has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 34°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Sulligent get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Mar 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sulligent →

Schools in Sulligent

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School Grade B

The public schools Sulligent’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 57% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictLamar CountySchools1

Sulligent School BOther · Grades PK–12 · 684 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.