Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The best of Sullivan Township’s subject grades is a B+ for history; the weakest is a C for hazard risk. Sullivan Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 1,038 Pennsylvania towns, just 4 have a lower January low than Sullivan Township. Only 62 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score lower on the outdoors. Sullivan Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Sullivan Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Sullivan Township is from typical.
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Census counts: 1,322 in 2000, 1,470 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 3 maps from 1931 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sullivan Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Sullivan Township.
Most working residents leave Sullivan Township for work: only 2% work in town. 6.3% of Sullivan Township residents live below the poverty line, close to Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and below U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Wellsboro (8%), Mansfield (7%) and Blossburg (6%).
| Sullivan Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The July high in Sullivan Township is 79°F. Sullivan Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sullivan Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sullivan Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Sullivan Township.
| Sullivan Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Sullivan Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
People 65 and older are 24% of residents (20% statewide). 17% of Sullivan Township residents are under 18. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Sullivan Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 46.9 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 21% | 18% |
47% women, 53% men
About 112 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.1 points). Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Sullivan Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.4% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.9% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.5% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Annette Smith Memorial Park | — | 5 |
| 2. Tioga State Forest | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Sullivan Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Sullivan Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Sullivan Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Sullivan Township is a township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2020 census.
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