Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The Village Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Henning Cultural Center
Museum
Brimstone Museum
Museum
Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
Attraction
SPAR Water Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (6) F
PT's Snowballs Coffee and Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
K's Frozen Delights and more / The Mail Center
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wayne & Layne's Deli
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Brookshire Brothers
Grocery Store
B & O Kitchen & Grocery
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
The Grove/Henning Cultural Center
Park
Sulphur Parks and Recreation
Park
Frasch Park
Park
Maplewood Center Circle Park & Maplewood Commons
Park
Center Circle Recreation Center
Park
Shops (4) F
Bijoux Fine Jewelers
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Flawless Hair Salon & Permanent Makeup
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
STEP IN #11
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Sulphur.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sulphur is 90/100 - which is equal to Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Sulphur crime rates are 4,142 per 100k, which is 23% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,713 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
429 crimes per 100k
D
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employment C+

The median income in Sulphur is $54,537 - which is 19% higher than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$54,537
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Sulphur Law Enforcement Center
Police
Cornerstone Hospital of Southwest Louisiana
Hospital
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Hospital
Lynn Family Dentistry
Dentist
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sulphur City Marshal's Office
Police
Sulphur Police Department
Police
Sulphur Fire Department
Fire Station
Sulphur Police Department Sub Station
Police
Carlyss Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Houston River Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Carlyss fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Calcasieu Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing A+

Sulphur home prices are $140,900 - which is 5% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$140,900
D
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A

The Sulphur graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than Louisiana
School Test Scores
81%
A
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (13) B-
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Our Lady'S School
E. K. Key Elementary School
Frasch Elementary School
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Leblanc Middle School
Little Learners Montessori
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood Elementary
Cypress Cove Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Sulphur High School
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
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ratings B-

Sulphur has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A+
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a sulphur review 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 09, 2024) I have been in Sulphur for 12 years. Its not a bad place to live close to industry poor air quality home prices and rent above average crime not too bad needs more restaurants close to lake charles amenities ...Read More Read Less
Things to Do in Sulphur, LA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Sulphur is fun for the entire family, and has lots of activities and attractions that will make a day in the city memorable.

If you want to take the kids on a fun outing, the Star Aquatic Center is an ideal location. This sports complex has swimming and other outdoor fun option
...Read More s that make for an eventful day. Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point is nearby as well, and gives you plenty of time to enjoy the fresh air while observing the city's wildlife. You can also take a walks or ride bikes at The Grove, a popular park in the area.

Brimstone Museum Complex provides educational and entertaining amenities for the whole family, and you can also find out more about the history of Sulphur at the Henning Cultural Center. If you want to play a few rounds of golf with friends during your stay in the city, Frasch Park Golf Course is the place to be, since it's also near great dining options. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sulphur? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Grove/Henning Cultural Center
      Sulphur Parks and Recreation
      Frasch Park
      Maplewood Center Circle Park & Maplewood Commons
      Center Circle Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Henning Cultural Center
      Brimstone Museum
      Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
      SPAR Water Park

      Food & Drink

      PT's Snowballs Coffee and Ice Cream
      McDonald's
      K's Frozen Delights and more / The Mail Center
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Wayne & Layne's Deli

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sulphur? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Sulphur.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Sulphur a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
      Cornerstone Hospital of Southwest Louisiana

      Pharmacies

      Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

      Doctors