Simmesport, LA

Living in Simmesport

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 45
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 32
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Schools 48
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Residents

1.6k Population -302 (2010–19)
29  y Median Age -10 (2010–19)
5% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black69%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school37%
High school graduate40%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone40%

Economy

$17k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
43% Above Poverty -34% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +20% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office13%
Service48%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$53k Median Home Value +$4.4k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$199 Median Monthly Rent +$23 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Simmesport

United States45
Louisiana59
Avoyelles Parish69

Property Crime in Simmesport

United States48
Louisiana69
Avoyelles Parish48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 59 5 0
Dec 51 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Simmesport

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding71
Tornado60
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Simmesport, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Simmesport, LA

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St Joseph School K-12
10 miles, W
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St Anthony School
22 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Simmesport, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Simmesport, LA

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Avoyelles Hospital
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Simmesport, LA

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