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Sulphur Springs, OH

Ohio

Sulphur Springs is a small town in Ohio with a population of 196.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
196 Population 817/sq mi density
$95,500 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $95,500
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 32.6%
806% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.3%
120% higher than US avg

How Sulphur Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population196
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$25,568
Unemployment32.6%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,760M
Commute26 min

Housing

Home Value$95,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units67
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking14.7%
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries4

Is Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sulphur Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Sulphur Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 32.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $95,500, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sulphur Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sulphur Springs has a population of 196 with a density of 817 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

196
Total Population
817
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sulphur Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sulphur Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sulphur Springs is N/A. The unemployment rate is 32.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Sulphur Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$25,568
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$55,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment32.6%
806% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.3%
120% above US avg
Establishments (County)948
County GDP$1,760M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare82
Retail117
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $95,500, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,500
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units67
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Sulphur Springs, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 28.9% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sulphur Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep37.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits66.6%
Premature Death11,001/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access75.2%
Healthcare Facilities82
Sulphur Springs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,013 ft (309 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density817/sq mi
Coordinates40.8722°N, 82.8764°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+9.1%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density817/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants87
Retail Stores117

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

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