Sulphur, OK

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Population
4,878
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,002 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$122,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$954/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,957
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Sulphur is a scenic small town of about 5,000 residents nestled in southern Oklahoma near the Arbuckle Mountains. Long known for its natural mineral springs, the community serves as the welcoming gateway to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, where locals and visitors spend weekends hiking around Travertine Creek, swimming at Little Niagara, or boating on Veterans Lake. The town also celebrates its deep tribal roots through the world-class Chickasaw Cultural Center, giving the area a distinct blend of rich heritage and natural beauty.

Daily living here offers a quiet, relaxed pace centered around a walkable downtown, local schools, and the historic Artesian Hotel and spa. Sitting at the junction of Highway 7 and U.S. 177, Sulphur gives residents easy commutes to nearby towns like Davis and Ardmore, while Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro are both within comfortable weekend driving distance. For anyone moving in, it is a peaceful country setting with outdoor adventures right outside the front door.

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