At a Glance
Median Income
$47,708
$31,779 per capita
Home Value
$46,300
Zillow: $140,131
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How Sims Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sims's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sims 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
Sims residents earn a median household income of $47,708 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,779. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sims is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.2% of adults in Sims hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sims has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$31,779
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,300
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$140,131
Housing Units105
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation422 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sims was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.