Sulphur Springs, Texas
Sulphur Springs is a city in Hopkins County, Texas, in East Texas, about 36 miles south of Paris as the crow flies, with a population of about 16,891.
Hopkins
County
16,891
Population
East Texas
Region
20.5 sq mi
Land Area
36 mi
straight line to Paris
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Sulphur Springs on Wikipedia
Sulphur Springs City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Sulphur Springs.
Major roads: Hwy 67 · I-30 · Loop 301 · State Hwy 11 · State Hwy 154 · State Hwy 19 · State Hwy 67V Bus · State Loop 301
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Sulphur Springs from our research
What we've verified about Sulphur Springs, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Northeast Texas town first called Bright Star, named for its mineral springs, built by the railroad and the dairy industry. Details →
- Dining
- 62 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 12 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 8 public schools within 12 miles, in North Hopkins ISD and Sulphur Springs ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet in Hopkins County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (10 mi), Cooper Lake - Doctors Creek Unit (14 mi), Cooper Lake - Johns Creek Unit (14 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Fork (18 mi), Lake Quitman (21 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 3 licensed plumbers, 3 licensed HVAC contractors and 16 licensed electricians serve Sulphur Springs. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Sulphur Springs, Texas
Hopkins County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Sulphur Springs in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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