Why visit Sullivan City
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 47°F.
Weather in Sullivan City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sullivan City
Sullivan City is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,908 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
From the Wikipedia article Sullivan City, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
Casimiro Ortega Street, Los Ebanos
Shopping2
History
Sullivan City was named for Captain Ed Sullivan, a World War veteran, who owned a ranch. The town was formally opened in 1908. In 1911, the town was incorporated, with Sam Hargrove as mayor. William Jennings Bryan purchased land in the area in 1910, and he established a store and filling station.
From the History section of Sullivan City, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
School · 5.7 mi
801 N College Dr, La Joya
Map of Sullivan City
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 57°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 63°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 70°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 75°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 71°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 64°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Joya (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hidalgo County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Perezville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Abram 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Palmview 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Palmview South 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- La Homa 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Las Lomas 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Mission 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Alton 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Rio Grande City 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- McAllen 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra8, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra9, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra3, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Parkinsonia texana var. macra7, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra6, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra4, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra1, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkinsonia texana var. macra2, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cuevitas Cemetery, Pxexaxcxex, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0407 (10193065254), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0405 (10193197876), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- High risk Covid-19 situations (48013116943), CBP Photography, Public domain
- Border Security and Safety (48013116773), CBP Photography, Public domain
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