Sulphur, LA

Living in Sulphur

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 11
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 35
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Schools 92
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Residents

20k Population -105 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$728 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sulphur

United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68

Property Crime in Sulphur

United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 54 4 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 6 0
Oct 69 6 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sulphur

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding71
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sulphur, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sulphur, LA

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Our Lady's School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Sulphur, LA

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Lamar University
45 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sulphur, LA

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Airports

Airports near Sulphur, LA

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