Skip to main content

IL area data

Simpson, IL

Simpson, IL.

Population: 1,128 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,350
1-year appreciation
+9.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+55.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$195,561
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
0.0%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Dixon Springs Restricted Landing Area Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,703
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
445
Average weekly wage
$813
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Construction

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents