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Sulphur Springs, Texas

Introduction to Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sulphur Springs, Texas, in Hopkins county, is 57 miles N of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 73 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 14,551.

Sulphur Springs History

Sulphur Springs received its name from the springs of sulphur water that were abundant in the area before the arrival of the settlers. During that time, Native American tribes frequently set up temporary camps around the springs. When the first settlers arrived, most of them used the land around the springs for setting up their camps as well. Eli Bib, one of the first settlers, set up a store in his cabin and sold food grains, persimmon beer, whiskey, and ginger cake. In the year 1849, Dr. and Mrs. Davis arrived in Sulphur Springs. Dr. Davis's plan paved the route to the establishment of the city in future.

Sulphur Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Central Baptist Church
  • Lake Sulphur Springs
  • Sulphur Springs City Cemetery
  • Southwest Dairy Museum
  • Sulphur Springs Public Library
  • Sulphur Springs City Park

Things To Do In Sulphur Springs

Central Baptist Church is famous for its quaint atmosphere and the heavenly serenity that prevails on the Church grounds. Sulphur Springs City Cemetery is known for the beautiful garden that flourishes on its grounds. Lake Sulphur Springs is a well known fishing spot that attracts anglers from all around. Southwest Dairy Museum showcases the history of dairy farming in the area, because of which the city was known as the "Dairy Capital of Texas".

Sulphur Springs Transportation

Cox Field Airfield is located nearby.

Sulphur Springs Higher Education

Texas A & M University-Commerce, Tyler Junior College, and The University of Texas at Tyler provide higher education to the people of Sulphur Springs.

High Points

Sulphur Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Sulphur Springs Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Sulphur Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sulphur Springs, TX

Comparing Sulphur Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime56

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