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There were 41 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Sulphur Springs had a population of 16,401 in July 2026. Median household income was US$62,397 a year in July 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population17,054people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,701EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent972.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.02%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime912.2offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 42% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sulphur Springs?

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,106 per month, while the median home value was US$217,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55%, and the vacancy rate was 10.8% in July 2026. 41.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month3 published recurring costs, € per month
Sulphur Springs recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Utilities, 85 m² flat€174
Mobile plan, 10 GB€58
Internet, 60 Mbps€56

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited56.38 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB58.34 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home174.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,106/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,042 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,089 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent972.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes156 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Sulphur Springs a good place to live?

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 39–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,584 of 17,054 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sulphur Springs is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income62,397 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,701 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,264 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Sulphur Springs?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,264 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,197of €2,574 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,574
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,089
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€174 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914) · 2025-12-31− €174
Internet€56 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914) · 2025-12-31− €56
Mobile plan€58 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914) · 2025-12-31− €58
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,197
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sulphur Springs. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sulphur Springs. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents41 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,067 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sulphur Springs when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSulphur Springs highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sulphur Springs highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Sulphur Springs912
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents912.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents203.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes17 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.7 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSLR3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sulphur Springs. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 12.89 · Feb 15.28 · Mar 19.44 · Apr 23.83 · May 28 · Jun 32.17 · Jul 34.56 · Aug 34.94 · Sep 31.61 · Oct 25.67 · Nov 19.06 · Dec 14.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00418743 (SULPHUR SPRINGS)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.11 · Feb 3.22 · Mar 7.33 · Apr 11.33 · May 16.78 · Jun 21.39 · Jul 23.28 · Aug 22.83 · Sep 18.78 · Oct 12.39 · Nov 6.72 · Dec 2.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00418743 (SULPHUR SPRINGS)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 7 · Feb 9.28 · Mar 13.39 · Apr 17.61 · May 22.39 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 28.94 · Aug 28.89 · Sep 25.22 · Oct 19.06 · Nov 12.89 · Dec 8.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.82 · Feb 92.2 · Mar 112.5 · Apr 109.5 · May 109.2 · Jun 108.5 · Jul 76.96 · Aug 74.17 · Sep 75.18 · Oct 124.5 · Nov 101.1 · Dec 113.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00418743 (SULPHUR SPRINGS)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.87 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation968.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Latina (Italy) ±2.7 °C, Giugliano in Campania (Italy) ±2.8 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.4 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.4 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,584 is not 7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.95 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,584 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density320.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,054 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics17,132 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value217,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes54.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate66.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad9.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance16.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,720 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Sulphur Springs

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Sulphur Springs alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1147 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,701 Sulphur Springs+79%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Sulphur Springs+200%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 17,054 Sulphur Springs+193%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.0% Sulphur Springs−25%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 912 Sulphur Springs−19%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,264 Sulphur Springsno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 7.0% Sulphur Springs−12%
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Cahokia17,052 residentsCahokia Heights17,052 residentsDickson17,051 residentsAbington17,062 residentsWayne17,065 residentsBrunswick17,033 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sulphur Springs?

The median gross salary is 3,264 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sulphur Springs?

The unemployment rate is 5.02 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Sulphur Springs?

Police recorded 912.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Sulphur Springs?

The published population is 17,054 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sulphur Springs?

1,584 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sulphur Springs a good place to live?

Sulphur Springs may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00418743 (SULPHUR SPRINGS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs (Wayback Machine capture 20251204235914) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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