Simpson County, KY
Living in Simpson County
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute81
Public Transit4
Affordability91
Public Safety84
Airports56
Hospitals35
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+969 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate45%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$562Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Simpson County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Simpson County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Simpson County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Simpson County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Simpson County, KY
Faith Baptist Academy
1 miles, SW
Franklin Mennonite School
7 miles, W
Portland Montessori Academy
11 miles, S
Oakwood Parochial School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Simpson County, KY
Western Kentucky University
18 miles, N
Welch College
26 miles, S
Nossi College of Art
35 miles, S
American Baptist College
39 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Simpson County, KY
The Medical Center at Franklin
3 miles, S
Logan Memorial Hospital
17 miles, W
Greenview Regional Hospital
18 miles, NE
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Simpson County, KY
Nashville International Airport
43 miles, S
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
76 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
104 miles, NW
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
109 miles, NE