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Simsboro, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
Simsboro, LA
At a Glance
How Simsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Simsboro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Simsboro residents earn a median household income of $36,370 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,286. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 120 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simsboro is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,282. Median rent is $962/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Simsboro reports 736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,602/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Simsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simsboro has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.