Indiana
Sulphur Springs is a small town in Indiana with a population of 466. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sulphur Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sulphur Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sulphur Springs is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $133,700, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Sulphur Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,262 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 893 |
| County GDP | $2,018M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $133,700 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,048 |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,069 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9966°N, 85.4399°W |
| County FIPS | 18065 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |