Sulphur Springs, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
466 Population 666/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,682 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $182,950 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $983/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sulphur Springs, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$26,682 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
53% below
Zillow: $182,950
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
17% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
72%
Home Value
47%
Rent
85%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sulphur Springs residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,682. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,950. Median rent is $983/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

39.4% of adults in Sulphur Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sulphur Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population466
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,682
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$983
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$182,950
Housing Units206
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sulphur Springs was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.