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Sulphur Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · McDonald County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,035 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$34,353 Median Income $22,721 per capita
$114,900 Home Value $274,324 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,873 Violent Crime/100K 1,311 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,353 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$114,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,873 violent crimes/100K (393% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sulphur Springs, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,353
54% below
$22,721 per capita
Home Value
$114,900
59% below
Zillow: $274,324
Violent Crime
1,873/100K
393% above
1,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Sulphur Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sulphur Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
493%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sulphur Springs residents earn a median household income of $34,353 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,721. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $114,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,324. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Sulphur Springs reports 1,873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 393% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,311/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Sulphur Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sulphur Springs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,035
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,353
Per Capita$22,721
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,900
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$274,324
Housing Units234
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,873/100K
Property1,311/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,685/100K
Burglary562/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,425/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation910 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sulphur Springs was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.