Simpsonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,006 Population 1,012/sq mi density
$91,221 Median Income $39,314 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $415,544 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
194 Violent Crime/100K 3,521 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,221 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Simpsonville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,221
21% above
$39,314 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
9% below
Zillow: $415,544
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
3,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Simpsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Simpsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
91%
Rent
89%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Simpsonville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Simpsonville residents earn a median household income of $91,221 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,594 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Simpsonville is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,544. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Simpsonville reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,521/100K.

Education

38.3% of adults in Simpsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Simpsonville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,006
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,221
Per Capita$39,314
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$2,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,400
Rent$1,038
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$415,544
Housing Units1,196
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property3,521/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation784 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Simpsonville was founded in 1833.
The median home in Simpsonville was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.