Simpson County, MS
Living in Simpson County
Bikeability
4
Walkability
17
Commute
26
Public Transit
5
Affordability
92
Public Safety
78
Airports
7
Hospitals
18
Colleges
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
27k
Population
-687 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$7.1k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$88k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$473
Median Monthly Rent
+$47 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas20%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Simpson County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Simpson County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Simpson County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado55
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Simpson County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Simpson County, MS
Genesis One Christian School
5 miles, NE
Simpson County Academy
7 miles, E
Victory Christian School
9 miles, W
Millcreek School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Simpson County, MS
Strayer University-Mississippi
32 miles, NW
Jackson State University
32 miles, NW
Belhaven University
32 miles, NW
Millsaps College
33 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Simpson County, MS
Simpson General Hospital Cah
5 miles, N
Magee General Hospital
11 miles, E
Jefferson Davis General Hospital
21 miles, S
Patients Choice Medical Center
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Simpson County, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
30 miles, N
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
46 miles, SE
Key Field
74 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
115 miles, SE