Sulphur
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Sulphur, Louisiana is a small city in the southwestern part of the state, known for its friendly, close-knit community and its ties to the oil and gas industry. The city offers a blend of local dining, outdoor recreation, and classic Southern hospitality, making it ideal for travelers seeking a taste of authentic Louisiana life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
21,809
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.24°, -93.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1654 mm
Internet Speed
284 Mbps
Upload
115 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LCH
Distance
19 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.