Simpson, LA

Living in Simpson

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 17
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Schools 95
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Residents

531 Population -76 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone18%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +18% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$419 Median Monthly Rent -$24 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached56%
Mobile home44%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
LP gas14%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Simpson

United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32

Property Crime in Simpson

United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump89%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 5 0
Feb 51 5 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 58 6 0
Dec 50 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Simpson

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado49
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Simpson, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Simpson, LA

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Hope Baptist School
28 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Simpson, LA

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Louisiana College
35 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Simpson, LA

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Byrd Regional Hospital
17 miles, SW
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Longleaf Hospital
30 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Simpson, LA

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