At a Glance
Median Income
$95,938
$44,167 per capita
Home Value
$193,900
Zillow: $366,995
Violent Crime
272/100K
4,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Simms Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simms a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Simms residents earn a median household income of $95,938 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,167. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simms is $193,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,995. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Simms reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,304/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Simms hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simms has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,938
Per Capita$44,167
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,900
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$366,995
Housing Units141
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property4,304/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,587 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Simms was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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