How long is the commute from Sulphur, LA?
Workers who live in Sulphur, LA take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Sulphur get to work
| Means of transportation | Sulphur | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±3.5 points) | 80.6% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±2.3 points) | 10.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Sulphur, the average commute is lower than in Calcasieu Parish (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sulphur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calcasieu Parish (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calcasieu Parish, Sulphur ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 380 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sulphur
| Vehicles available | Sulphur | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±4.8 points) | 34.6% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±5.0 points) | 38.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±4.1 points) | 19.3% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Sulphur, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calcasieu Parish (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sulphur
| Sulphur | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±2.3 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±4.3 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sulphur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calcasieu Parish (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sulphur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | — | 17.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Carlyss | 3.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westlake | 5.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Prien | 7.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Charles | 8.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Moss Bluff | 10 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Vinton | 14 mi | 26.6 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| DeQuincy | 16 mi | 29.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Iowa | 21 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westlake, LA (27.5 minutes), Moss Bluff, LA (24.6 minutes), DeQuincy, LA (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calcasieu Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeQuincy | 29.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Westlake | 27.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Vinton | 26.6 minutes (±9.5) |
| 4 | Moss Bluff | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Iowa | 22.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Carlyss | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Sulphur | 17.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Lake Charles | 17.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Prien | 17.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sulphur
How long is the average commute in Sulphur?
Workers who live in Sulphur, LA take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sulphur without a car?
7.2% of households in Sulphur have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sulphur?
3.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Sulphur worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sulphur city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sulphur city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sulphur city, Louisiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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