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Simmesport, LA


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Simmesport, Louisiana

Simmesport, Louisiana, in Avoyelles county, is 54 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 125 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 2,239 residents.

The People and Families of Simmesport

In Simmesport, about 37% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Simmesport than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Simmesport had a median family income of $19,115.

Simmesport Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Simmesport was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Simmesport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Simmesport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySimmesport Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySimmesport Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Simmesport Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Simmesport, LA

Comparing Simmesport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home36
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime13
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