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Sulphur, Louisiana · ZIP 70663

Sulphur — ZIP 70663

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Sulphur (70663) scores 65/100 — Fair for Sulphur. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $184K.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$184K
Median rent$1,117/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$184K

Median Rent

$1,117/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,316

Violent Crime

1,245

Property Crime

5,071

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Vincent Settlement Elementary SchoolPK–05284
82%
77%
Frasch Elementary SchoolPK–05522
51%
64%
E. K. Key Elementary SchoolPK–05546
44%
50%
W. W. Lewis Middle School06–08757
40%
48%
Sulphur High School09–121,911
39%
50%
Maplewood ElementaryPK–05640
39%
43%
W. T. Henning Elementary SchoolPK–05369
37%
47%
Maplewood Middle School06–08319
34%
59%
Richard W. Vincent Elementary SchoolPK–05283
32%
37%
LeBlanc Middle School06–08366
25%
40%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,511

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70663 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70663 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70663 is approximately $184K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70663 in Sulphur has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.