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Living in Sulphur Springs, AR
Explore Sulphur Springs and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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Sulphur Springs at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population564
Median Household Income$36,641
Median Home Value$113,900
Median Gross Rent$959
Median Age62.9
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment0.5%
Work From Home5.2%
Homeownership93.3%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Sulphur Springs is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Sulphur Springs and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Sulphur Springs
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$113,900
Median Gross Rent$959
Homeownership93.3%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Sulphur Springs, AR
Median Household Income$36,641
Unemployment0.5%
Work From Home5.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Sulphur Springs and how households are structured
Population564
Median Age62.9
Average Household Size1.9
Sulphur Springs is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Sulphur Springs
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Sulphur Springs point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High92.5°F
Average Winter Low28.7°F
Annual Rainfall48.6 in.
Annual Snowfall12.5 in.
Seasonal Life in Sulphur Springs
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Sulphur Springs is located in Benton County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Benton County.
County Intelligence
Sulphur Springs & Benton County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Sulphur Springs is located in Benton County, Arkansas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Sulphur Springs.
Current NarrowTheList data for Sulphur Springs shows a population of about 564. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Benton County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Sulphur Springs.
For someone considering a move to Sulphur Springs, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.