Simpson, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

392 Population 48/sq mi density

$81,071 Median Income $33,041 per capita

$147,100 Home Value $161,945 Zillow

66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

603 Violent Crime/100K 7,494 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$81,071 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$147,100 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Simpson (8)

Big Cypress State Park

State Park

333 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...

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Caney Creek Lake State Park

State Park

312 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Chicot State Park District II

State Park

6,315 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hwy 165 Roadside Park

State Park

1 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

North Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,051 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

State Park

1,054 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,193 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0