At a Glance
Median Income
$60,078
$26,513 per capita
Home Value
$25,800
Zillow: $82,598
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.9% smoking rate
How Simpson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simpson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simpson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Simpson residents earn a median household income of $60,078 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,513. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simpson is $25,800 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,598. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
0.0% of adults in Simpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simpson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,078
Per Capita$26,513
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$516M
Avg Weekly Wage$799
Housing
A+
Home Value$25,800
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$82,598
Housing Units56
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death10,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,335 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Simpson was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.