At a Glance
Median Income
$54,342
$20,927 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $135,550
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
22.3% smoking rate
How Port Sulphur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Sulphur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Sulphur a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Sulphur residents earn a median household income of $54,342 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,927. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 876 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Sulphur is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,550. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
10.8% of adults in Port Sulphur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Sulphur has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,529
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,342
Per Capita$20,927
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$135,550
Housing Units621
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain63.9 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Sulphur was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.