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Sulphur, Louisiana

city · Calcasieu Parish

At a glance

20,775
Population
$182,900
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$203,049
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$994/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$61,760
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
17.6 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
66.03%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost42% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates87.3%
College graduates16.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city SWLA Chamber-Economic Alliance
The Chamber Southwest Louisiana and its foundation form the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, a regional economic development organization that uses its resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes.
city Sulphur
The City of Sulphur's Economic Development department encourages business growth by providing assistance to prospective businesses or industries, including Enterprise Zones and bond programs, as well as technical assistance.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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