At a Glance
Median Income
$81,071
$33,041 per capita
Home Value
$147,100
Zillow: $161,945
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
18.0% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Simpson residents earn a median household income of $81,071 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,060 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simpson is $147,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,945. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
6.8% of adults in Simpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simpson has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,071
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,100
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$161,945
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,102/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation291 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Simpson was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.