Simpson, LA
Living in Simpson
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute10
Public Transit8
Affordability97
Public Safety79
Airports5
Hospitals25
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
531Population-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
$76kMedian 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
$125kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median 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
First Assembly Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
Hope Baptist School
28 miles, E
Alexandria Country Day School
31 miles, E
Holy Savior Menard High School
31 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Simpson, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
34 miles, N
Louisiana College
35 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
36 miles, E
McNeese State University
75 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Simpson, LA
Byrd Regional Hospital
17 miles, SW
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
18 miles, SW
Longleaf Hospital
30 miles, E
Compass Behavioral Center of Alexandria, Inc
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Simpson, LA
Alexandria International Airport
28 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
79 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
95 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
95 miles, SE