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Simsboro, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
831 Population 239/sq mi density
$36,370 Median Income $23,286 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $148,282 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
736 Violent Crime/100K 6,602 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,370 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Simsboro enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation314 ft (96 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates32.5323°N, 92.7839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.8 / 100
Community Resilience53.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 67 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 113 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 112 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 139 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 55 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 111 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 141 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 107 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 74 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 87 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 76 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 75 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 68 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 76 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 62 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 65 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 69 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 50 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 70 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 286 km
2020 Laura Category 3 66 km
2020 Delta Category 1 271 km
2008 Ike Category 2 293 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 262 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 260 km
2005 Rita Category 2 258 km
2002 Lili Category 1 285 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 248 km
1985 Danny Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 863 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 98 km 7
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 73 km 2
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 91 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 11 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 55 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 90 km 3
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 89 km
2011 TD13 4,208 61 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 73 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 91 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 59 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 58 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 53 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 53 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 58 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 93 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 53 km
2024 RX CAT C-8-9 2,513 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 53 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Simsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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