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a sulphur review User Rating 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 User Rating 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+ 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.
      Sulphur
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sulphur? Sulphur crime rates are 3,563, which are 12% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      3,563 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      2%

      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
      Home Ownership
      63%

      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
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      68% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      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
      70%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      4 total surveys

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