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Ranks better than 71% of areas Follow

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Sulphur Area Facts

Sulphur has a Livability Score of 71_/100, which is considered excellent
Sulphur crime rates are 17% higher than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Sulphur is equal to the Louisiana average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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Compare Sulphur, LA Livability

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+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Sulphur? The cost of living in Sulphur is 93/100 - which is equal to Louisiana.

7% less expensive than average

7% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

D- Crime

What is the crime rate in Sulphur? Sulphur crime rates are 3,292, which are 17% higher than Louisiana

3,292 per 100k people

55% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

55% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

C+ Employment

What is the median income in Sulphur? The median income in Sulphur is $80,761 which is 20% higher than Louisiana.

Median household income

$80,7611% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$39,99411% 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 $252,624 - which is 6% lower than Louisiana

Median home value

$252,62423% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,28311% 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 72% from 7 reviews.

Overall user rating

7 total ratings

User reviews rating

2 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys