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Sulphur Rock, AR
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Sulphur Rock, AR
At a Glance
How Sulphur Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sulphur Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sulphur Rock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sulphur Rock residents earn a median household income of $49,440 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,965. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sulphur Rock is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,038. Median rent is $774/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Sulphur Rock reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,181/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Sulphur Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sulphur Rock has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.