The Town FilesSullivan, Ohio
Community in Ashland County · population 603 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,900
- Household income
- $67,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 61.1
Sullivan is a community of 603 people in Ashland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $205,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 100% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 91% of Ohio towns, better for families than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Sullivan ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sullivan is worth $205,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $67,964, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sullivan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,964 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sullivan
| People | Sullivan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 18.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Sullivan
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sullivan since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 10, 2002 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Ashland County since 1996
Ashland County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Ashland County
Ashland County had 18,904 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,877 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Sullivan itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Sullivan
3 public schools with 991 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Education Center Elementary School | PK-5 | 487 | 18.0 |
| Black River High School | 9-12 | 283 | 13.5 |
| Black River Education Center Middle School | 6-8 | 221 | 12.3 |
Towns near Sullivan
- Cinnamon Lake, OH2.6 mi · 1,237 people · home $214,500
- West Salem, OH6.6 mi · 1,430 people · home $125,900
- Spencer, OH7.2 mi · 684 people · home $165,300
- Wellington, OH9.1 mi · 4,799 people · home $197,000
- Lodi, OH10.7 mi · 2,746 people · home $158,600
- New London, OH10.8 mi · 2,416 people · home $114,200
- Ashland, OH11.9 mi · 19,225 people · home $157,900
- Pheasant Run, OH13.6 mi · 1,362 people · home $191,300
Sullivan questions
Is Sullivan, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sullivan scores better for retirees than 55% of Ohio towns and quieter than 100%. 43.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.1).
How much does a house cost in Sullivan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sullivan is valued at $205,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,964, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Sullivan?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.0 inches of snow.
Does Sullivan get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sullivan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 10, 2002. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)