Sulphur, LA Area Guide

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Average
Poor

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

The Village Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop

Henning Cultural Center
Museum

Brimstone Museum
Museum

Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
Attraction

SPAR Water Park
Water Park

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

Brookshire Brothers
Grocery Store

B & O Kitchen & Grocery
Grocery Store

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

The Grove/Henning Cultural Center
Park

Unknown Name
Park

Unknown Name
Park

Sulphur Parks and Recreation
Park

Frasch Park
Park

Maplewood Center Circle Park & Maplewood Commons
Park

Center Circle Recreation Center
Park

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.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sulphur is 90/100 - which is equal to Louisiana. See more Sulphur cost of living data

crime F

Sulphur crime rates are 4,142 per 100k, which is 23% higher than Louisiana See more Sulphur crime data

employment C+

The median income in Sulphur is $54,537 - which is 19% higher than Louisiana. See more Sulphur employment data

health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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

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housing A+

Sulphur home prices are $140,900 - which is 5% lower than Louisiana See more Sulphur housing data

schools A

The Sulphur graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than Louisiana

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

Sulphur High School

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children

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Living in Sulphur, LA

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Sulphur Area Facts

Sulphur has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
Sulphur crime rates are 23% higher than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Sulphur is equal to the Louisiana average

What do the locals think about Sulphur?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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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Sulphur Awards

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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

Unknown Name

Unknown Name

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+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Sulphur? The cost of living in Sulphur is 90/100 - which is equal to Louisiana.

10% less expensive than average

9% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Sulphur? Sulphur crime rates are 4,142, which are 23% higher than Louisiana

4,142 per 100k people

78% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

78% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

C+ Employment

What is the median income in Sulphur? The median income in Sulphur is $54,537 which is 19% higher than Louisiana.

Median household income

$54,5371% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$27,3348% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

53% 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

A+ Housing

What are Sulphur home prices? Sulphur home prices are $140,900 - which is 5% lower than Louisiana

Median home value

$140,90024% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$8599% lower than the US average

1% lower than the US average

A Schools

Does Sulphur have good schools? The Sulphur graduation rate is 81% - which is 3% higher than Louisiana

High school grad. rates

3% lower than the US average

School test scores

68% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

13% lower than the US average

B- User Ratings

Is Sulphur a good place to live? Sulphur has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.

Overall user rating

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys