Sulphur, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County
Sulphur, OK
At a Glance
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)
Is Sulphur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sulphur residents earn a median household income of $57,531 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,375. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sulphur is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,073. Median rent is $894/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Sulphur reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,501/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Sulphur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sulphur has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.