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Simpson, LA

Simpson, LA.

Population: 348 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Kurthwood Forest Service Airstrip (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Polk Army Air Field (POE) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Avg hospital rating
2.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Households with broadband internet
59.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,749
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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Data last updated

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

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