Sulphur, Louisiana

Population 20,308

Sulphur is located in Calcasieu Parish, LA. The population is 20,308, making Sulphur the 2nd largest city in Calcasieu Parish.

There are 12 public schools in Sulphur with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Sulphur is moderate , and there are 94 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sulphur is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sulphur property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sulphur include Carlyss, Westlake and Lake Charles.

Sulphur Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 12.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

Crime Rate

47.25% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 351
  • Violent Crimes: 327
  • Robbery: 74
  • Burglary: 530
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

70.74% Higher than national avg.
  • 94 offenders in Sulphur
  • 46.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

146 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 20
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 110

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Sulphur, LA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Sulphur's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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3 Private Schools

Hope Christian School

Little Learners Montessori

Our Lady's School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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48 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sulphur, LA issued 48 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 48 permits, 46 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sulphur, LA issued 51 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $723
  • 1 Bedroom: $753
  • 2 Bedrooms: $970
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,213
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,363

Zip Codes

70663 70664 70665 70669

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Environmental Hazards

146 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Sulphur, LA has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sulphur, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Sulphur, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.55°
  • February 56.17°
  • March 62.88°
  • April 69.57°
  • May 77.33°
  • June 83.56°
  • July 83.35°
  • August 84.28°
  • September 79.17°
  • October 69.92°
  • November 61.1°
  • December 51.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sulphur, LA

Earthquakes
Sulphur, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sulphur, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sulphur, LA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sulphur, LA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sulphur, LA: $52,217

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sulphur is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.78%
White Collar - 50.22%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Charles W. Boustany Jr.

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

6 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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