At a Glance
Median Income
$36,370
$23,286 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
Zillow: $163,010
Median Rent
$962/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
20.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simsboro 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
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 2.4% (33% 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 $163,010. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population831
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,370
Per Capita$23,286
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$962
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$163,010
Housing Units438
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation314 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Simsboro was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 120 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.