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Simpson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
Simpson, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Simpson a Good Place to Live?
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 4.9% (36% 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 $226,775. 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.
Safety & Crime
Simpson reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,085/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.