Sully, Iowa
Sully is a city located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, named after railroad man Alfred Sully. The population was 881 at the time of the 2020 census. History. Sully was platted in 1882. The community was incorporated in 1901. It is located on the Diamond Trail, an historic auto trail between Des Moines and Iowa City. Alice Vonk developed a white marigold in 1975, featured in the Burpee catalog. Geography. Sully is located at (41.578638, -92.845441). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The community is south of  Interstate 80. Demographics. 2010 census. As of the census of 2010, there were 821 people, 334 households, and 257 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 358 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.1% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population. There were 334 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male  householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city  was 50.2% male and 49.8% female. 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 904 people, 348 households, and 271 families living in the city. The population density was 1,736.5 people per square mile (671.2/km). There were 360 housing units at an average density of 691.5 per square mile (267.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.78% White and 0.22% Asian. There were 348 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and  22.1% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03. 28.5% were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males. The median income  for a household in the city was $47,344, and the median income for a family was $54,018. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $25,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,506. About 1.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Culture. Tradition, family values, and home town spirit reflect in the activities throughout the community. The community members' commitment to remembering and celebrating the past while pioneering innovative, technology -rich opportunities for young and old alike can be seen with clarity in the array of available quality clubs and organizations. Whether you are devoted to building better parks, providing graduates with scholarships for college, developing business opportunities, serving the community through summer activities, or beautifying the square with colorful flora: Churches and denominations. Sully hosts three churches ready to meet individual and family needs in the areas of spiritual growth, worship, and fellowship with others. The Sully Christian Reformed Church, the Sully First Reformed Church, and the Sully Community Church, all mid-sized, fully staffed churches, are located within  close proximity of the town square. Each congregation offers Sunday and mid-week services as well as weekly Bible study groups, classes for children, youth group activities, and missions work opportunities. Community Center. The Community Center main room is 50’x60’ in size and will accommodate seating for approximately 225 people and includes a full-size kitchen with serving windows. Serving trays, coffee makers, table service, drink coolers, tables, chairs and a p.a. system are all available for use with the rental fee. A television equipped with video tape and DVD players is also available for use upon request. Economy. Larger  employers within this community are: Government and current elected officials. Sully is administered by a mayor and a six-person city council. The United States Postal Service operates the Sully Post Office (zip code: 50251). Mayor. Josh Foster Healthcare. Sully area residents have access to the following in town healthcare services: When hospitalization is required, the closest and most convenient hospitals from Sully are: Infrastructure. Highways. Iowa Highway CR T22 south runs from US Interstate 80 and crosses CR F62 east through Sully. Air Service. The Sully Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport with a runway length of 2300  turf feet and is classified as a Category A airport. Approximately 500 operations (take offs and landings) take place at the Sully Municipal Airport in one year. Activities include flight instruction and visiting aircraft. Internet. The Sully Telephone Association was organized in 1903 and incorporated on May 4, 1904. Locally-owned by shareholder-members of its community, Sully Telephone Association serves the town of Sully, Iowa and surrounding areas. HyperLoop Total Fiber-Optic Network speeds range from 25 Mbps to faster Gigabit service for busy families, farms, and businesses. Railroad. Sully no longer has railroad service. At one time, it  served as a depot point for a branch line of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad. Retirement. The Sully Retirement Home is a non-profit organization for the elderly that includes housing options for independent living.