Louisiana
Simsboro is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 831. Residents earn $36,370 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Simsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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 an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Simsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Simsboro is $36,370, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 24.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Simsboro is $79,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Simsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,370 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,490 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,509 |
| County GDP | $2,777M |
| Restaurants | 120 |
| Healthcare | 163 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.63% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $79,500 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,282 |
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,888 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.63% |
| Obesity | 46.0% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,122/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.6 inches |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5323°N, 92.7839°W |
| County FIPS | 22061 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 163 |
| Restaurants | 120 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |