Simmesport, LA
Living in Simmesport
Bikeability
61
Walkability
45
Commute
71
Public Transit
19
Affordability
100
Public Safety
43
Airports
6
Hospitals
40
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Simmesport, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Simmesport, LA
St Joseph School K-12
10 miles, W
Sacred Heart Catholic School
10 miles, W
St Mary's Assumption School
14 miles, W
St Anthony School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Simmesport, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
38 miles, W
Louisiana College
43 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
49 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Simmesport, LA
Avoyelles Hospital
19 miles, NW
Bunkie General Hospital
22 miles, W
Beacon Behavioral Hospital-Central
22 miles, W
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Simmesport, LA
Alexandria International Airport
50 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
50 miles, SE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
55 miles, S
Lake Charles Regional Airport
103 miles, SW