Sulphur, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,900
Population
814/sq mi density
$57,531
Median Income
$27,375 per capita
$116,300
Home Value
$172,073 Zillow
$894
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
165
Violent Crime/100K
1,501 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,531 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sulphur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5021°N, 96.9852°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pontotoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ada Regional (ADT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Sulphur has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").