A town of 4,348, settled in 1845. Nearly 4.3% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Sullivan does most differently from other towns.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Sullivan. Another town gets a different order.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tabor Park | 1.2 mi | 34 |
| 2. Wyman Park | — | 47 |
About one in 3 of Sullivan’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Arthur (6%), Decatur (6%) and Mattoon (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Sullivan reports less crime per resident than 94% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Sullivan has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Sullivan beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Sullivan | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.3% |
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in Illinois, United States
Sullivan is the largest city and the county seat of Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,413 at the time of the 2020 census. Sullivan is named after Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, where Fort Moultrie is located.
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