Total Population
939
Population
Growth Rate
0.53%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
7.400
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Sully
Nestled in the heart of East Central Iowa, Sully is located within 25 minutes of Grinnell, Pella, and Newton and within an hour’s driving distance to Des Moines and Iowa City.
The same pride demonstrated in the quality of work found in the local businesses is evident in the level of education provided for students at Sully’s two top-notch schools. The Lynnville-Sully Community School District offers excellence in public education for students in kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Sully Christian School provides high-quality, private Christian education for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Inspirations Childcare and Preschool Center and Diamond Trail Children’s Center are also available.
For Businesses
Businesses benefit from Sully’s location, strong workforce, and access to resources like the Sully Revolving Loan Fund program.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
370
Total Housing Units
386
Owner Occupied
305
Renter Occupied
65
Vacant
16
Median Home Value
$200,581
Average Home Value
$268,426
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.00%
Income Projection
Median Household
$86,790 $93,915
Average Household
$107,757 $119,854
Per Capita
$42,460 $46,872
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
68
Total Employed
472
Workers 16+
553
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
176
2025 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
5
Employed
51
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
48
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
9
Employed
39
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
8
Employed
33
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
33
Some
High School
7
Graduated
High School
227
Associates
Degree
134
Bachelor's
Degree
107
Graduate
Degree
30
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
297
Non-Resident Commuters
254
Drive Alone
455
Carpooled
42
Public
0
Work At Home
30
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
