Sulphur, LA
Living in Sulphur
Bikeability21
Walkability11
Commute84
Public Transit15
Affordability88
Public Safety36
Airports16
Hospitals23
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-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
$53kMedian 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
$142kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$728Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sulphur, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sulphur, LA
Our Lady's School
1 miles, W
Little Learners Montessori
2 miles, E
Our Lady Queen of Heaven School
8 miles, E
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sulphur, LA
McNeese State University
9 miles, SE
Lamar University
45 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
80 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
86 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sulphur, LA
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
1 miles, W
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
7 miles, SE
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
8 miles, E
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sulphur, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
11 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
44 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
90 miles, NE