ZIP Code 70663

Sulphur (French: Soufre) is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The population was 21,809 in 2020. Sulphur is named for the sulfur mines that were operated in the area in the 1900s. The city lies on Interstate 10 between the towns of Vinton and Westlake, approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of the Texas border. U.S. Route 90 passes through the center of the city as Napoleon Street. Outside of city limits are the communities of Carlyss and Choupique (Shoe-peak). Like the bowfin, that has many alternate names, the word "Choupique" has several variations of pronunciation in south Louisiana. Most new development in the city is taking place south of town in Carlyss or around I-10. The bayous near Sulphu are habitat for American alligators, which have been known to enter into the city. The climate for Sulaphur, and climate data, closely mirrors that of the National Weather Service's Lake Charles Weather Forecast Office measured at the Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH). The city has a total area of 10.0 square miles (25.9 km²) according to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an estimated population of 21,800. The area is mostly dependent on the oil refineries and petrochemical plants for employment. A former Southern Pacific Railway depot built in 1915 to facilitate the moving of passengers and freight for the Sulfur mines was discontinued in the early 1970s.

History

Sulphur is named for the sulfur mines that were operated in the area in the 1900s. The sulfur was beneath several hundred feet of muck and quicksand containing deadly hydrogen sulfide gas. Repeated unsuccessful attempts to sink conventional mining shafts in the 1870s and 1880s resulted in the loss of many lives. In 1890, the German immigrant Herman Frasch invented and patented the Frash Process of mining sulfur. The first molten sulfur was brought to the surface on Christmas Eve of 1894. Sulfur soon began to be mined on an industrial scale, with the molten mineral allowed to solidify and dry in enormous vats 100 by 400 feet, then blasted and hauled by rail to the Sabine River for shipment. The Sulphur area is still mostly dependent on the oil refineries and petrochemical plants for employment. With the addition of the Cities Service (Citgo) oil refinery in 1943, the areas of Maplewood and Hollywood were developed to house refinery workers. The elementary school on South Huntington Street in downtown SulphUR is named after FrasCh. The town is now home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Museum of Natural History and Science, which was founded in 1867. The city's population has grown to more than 1.5 million people, and the city has a population of more than 100,000. It is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, which runs through the center of the city.

Geography

Sulphur is located near the center of Calcasieu Parish. The city lies on Interstate 10 between the towns of Vinton and Westlake, approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of the Texas border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 square miles (25.9 km²), all land. The bayous near Sulphur are habitat for American alligators, which have been known to enter into the city. Most new development in the city is taking place south of town in Carlyss or around I-10. Most of the city's climate data closely mirrors that of the National Weather Service's Lake Charles Weather Forecast Office measured at the Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH), which is located 9 miles (14 km) to the east. The climate for Sulpsur, and climate data, closely mirrors the National weather service's weather forecast office measured in Lake Charles, which is based on data from the airport's weather forecast office, and measures the temperature at the airport. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city to have a population of 2,816 (2,715 in 2011). The city is located on the Louisiana-Texas border, and is located in Calcasie Parish, one of the three parishes that make up the state of Louisiana, along with Lafayette and Beauregard. It is the only city in the state that is not part of the Louisiana National Guard.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 21,809 people, 8,033 households, and 4,981 families residing in the city. The city's population is expected to rise to 21,000 by the end of the decade. It is the largest city in the state with a population of more than 20,000. The population of the city was 21,800 as of the 2010 United States census and is expected to rise to 21,000 as of the 2020  Census Population and 8,033 households by the end of the decade in the city's expectation to reach 20,000 people. It has the highest population of any city in New Jersey, with a total population of 21,816. The city's population has grown by more than 10,000 since the 2010  Census. It also has the lowest population growth rate of any New Jersey city, at 0.7%. The city is home to the New Jersey State Medical Examiner's Office, which reports that the city has had a population increase of 1.7% since the 1990s. It was the city's largest employer in the early 1990s, with more than 3,000 jobs. It had the highest rate of unemployment in the late 1990s and early 2000s, at 1.8%. It has a high rate of obesity, with 1.9% of residents reporting that they were overweight or obese.

Economy

Brimstone Museum is a former Southern Pacific Railway depot built in 1915 to facilitate the moving of passengers and freight for the Sulfur mines. The museum highlights includes a permanent exhibit on the history of Sulphur and is also the only museum in the United States to exhibit historical information on the Frasch mining process. The Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point provides information on nature and wildlife Areas, hiking trails, outdoor activities, and nature & parks along the route.Henning Cultural Center: Was built in 1904 and in 2002, was acquired by SulphUR Parks and Recreation, and opened in Heritage Square community area. The city is home to the Louisiana State Museum, which was founded in 1858. The state museum is located in the town's downtown area and is open to the public. The town is located on the Louisiana Gulf Coast and is known as one of the most scenic places in the state. It is also home to a number of tourist attractions, such as the Brimstone Museum and the Creole nature trail Adventure Point. It also has a large number of parks and trails for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. In the summer, the city is known for its hot springs, which are popular with tourists. It has a population of about 2,000 people, and has a reputation for being a great place to picnic. It was the site of the Louisiana National Guard during the Civil War and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. It's also the location of the National Museum of American History, which opened in 1881.

Arts and culture

Sulphur was named the third best city in Louisiana to raise a family in 2014. Sulphur is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city has a reputation for being a great place to live and raise a child. It is also known for its fine arts, music and film. It also has a history of being a leader in the state of Louisiana in the past few decades.

Parks and Recreation

Sulphur Parks and Recreation (SPAR) includes Frasch Park and Golf Course. SPAR Water Park, The Grove at Heritage Square, Kyle Park, Pattison Park, McMurry Park, Center Circle Park, and Carlyss Park, are among the parks and recreation facilities in Sulphur. The city also has a water park, which is open to the public.

Education

Most of Sulphur's schools are under the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Elementary schools include Frasch, E.K. Key, W.T. Henning, R.W. Vincent, Maplewood, and Vincent Settlement (Carlyss) D.S. Perkins Elementary, one of the area's most challenged schools, closed in 2010, and all students and teachers were transferred to Cypress Cove, a completely new facility located in Carlyss. There are some private schools in the area as well, including Our Lady's Catholic School on Cypress Street. The city is located in the parish of Calcasie, which includes the parishes of Beauregard, Vermilion, and Cameron. The town is located on the Louisiana-Louisiana border and is known as "Portie Town" (Portie is pronounced p-chay) The city has a population of about 6,000 people, most of whom live in the south of the city. It is located near the junction of two major highways, the Louisiana Turnpike and the Louisiana State Highway System, which runs through the city and into the Texas state line. The state highway system was built in the 1950s and 1960s as part of the Louisiana Highway System. It was built to connect the Louisiana Gulf Coast with the rest of the United States. The highway was built as a way to connect Louisiana with the Gulf of Mexico, which was then at the southern tip of the state. The Louisiana Highway system was completed in the 1960s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana = 46.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 40. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 40. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Sulphur = 6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 21,809 individuals with a median age of 36.5 age the population dropped by -5.16% in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,943.59 residents per square mile of area (750.42/km²). There are average 2.46 people per household in the 7,807 households with an average household income of $45,764 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.60% of the available work force and has dropped -4.30% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.80%. The number of physicians in Sulphur per 100,000 population = 180.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Sulphur = 64.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 103. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 214. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 42.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 24, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana which are owned by the occupant = 65.28%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $91,080 and home appreciation of 1.19%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $2.47 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,451 per student. There are 15 students for each teacher in the school, 450 students for each Librarian and 212 students for each Counselor. 3.86% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 14.33% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.91% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).