Sulphur Authority

Sulphur is a middle-income small town of 4,874 with home prices 1.6× below the Oklahoma median.

Sulphur, Oklahoma

In Murray County, Oklahoma, Sulphur anchors a community of 4,874. The median household income stands at $66,957.

Definition and scope

Sulphur is a chartered municipality within Murray County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Sulphur has approximately 4,874 residents. The median age is 41.9 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $122,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.5%
• Black or African American: 1.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Sulphur is $66,957. Poverty rate stands at 15.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.9%. Educational attainment: 20.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Sulphur:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Sulphur Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Murray County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 989 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.