Pennsylvania
Simpson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,343. Residents earn $46,979 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Simpson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Simpson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Simpson is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Simpson is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Simpson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 69.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,645 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,718 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,445 |
| County GDP | $2,652M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 199 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.64% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $100,000 |
| Median List Price | $100,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 79.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.64% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,326/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 69.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,206 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5950°N, 75.4796°W |
| County FIPS | 42127 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |