Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Simpsonville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,006. Residents earn $91,221 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Simpsonville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Simpsonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Simpsonville is $91,221, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Simpsonville is $255,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Simpsonville is below the national average at 227 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,588 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Simpsonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,221 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,314 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,240 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,594 |
| County GDP | $2,408M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 197 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $255,400 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $405,638 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,676/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Total Violent | 226.8/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 226.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,587.9/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 151.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,436.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2169°N, 85.3496°W |
| County FIPS | 21211 |
Winner: Republican by 34.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 197 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |