At a Glance
Median Income
$47,321
$34,493 per capita
Home Value
$178,200
Zillow: $231,267
Median Rent
$850/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
11.8% 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
3.2 / 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 $47,321 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,493. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simpson is $178,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,267. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
28.0% of adults in Simpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simpson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,321
Per Capita$34,493
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,200
Rent$850
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$231,267
Housing Units203
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Simpson was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.