At a Glance
Median Income
$58,044
$30,014 per capita
Home Value
$175,200
Zillow: $197,057
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
4,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Sulphur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sulphur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sulphur a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sulphur residents earn a median household income of $58,044 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,014. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sulphur is $175,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,057. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Sulphur reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,381/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Sulphur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sulphur has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population21,004
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,044
Per Capita$30,014
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,200
Rent$1,015
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$197,057
Housing Units10,280
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property4,381/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary530/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Sulphur was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lake Charles Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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