SullivanNM
A town of 463.
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
2.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Sullivan, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 6 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Sullivan. 14% of the land in Sullivan is conserved, above both New Mexico’s towns (3.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Blanco River Tract, at 44 acres. Sullivan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
463 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sullivan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sullivan, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sullivan.
Very high risk in Sullivan, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sullivan has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Sullivan for work: only 1% work in town. The median household income in Sullivan is $101,000. Jobs based in Sullivan fell to 122 in 2023, 125 fewer than in 2013.
| Sullivan | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than New Mexico overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (37% statewide). Sullivan’s median age is 49 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across New Mexico.
| Sullivan | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 years | 37.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 23% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 136 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.8 points). Across New Mexico, 50.3% of residents are women.
| Sullivan | NM | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.6% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.4% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.4% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.9% | 25.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.2% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.4% | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
In Sullivan, expect four seasons and hot summers
Sullivan has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 93°, January nights drop to 17° and about 11 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blanco River Tract | 0.1 mi | 44 |
| 2. Retherford Tract Wildlife Management Area | — | 26 |
| 3. Valdez (River Tract) | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Sullivan
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sullivan; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Sullivan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
99% of working residents leave Sullivan for work
Where Sullivan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Sullivan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sullivan, NM a good place to live?
Sullivan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.