Simpson, LA

Simpson, Louisiana

Simpson, Louisiana, in Vernon county, is 71 miles N of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 173 miles NE of Houston, Texas. There are an estimated 583 people in the village.

The People and Families of Simpson

In Simpson, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Simpson are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Simpson had a median family income of $43,333. Simpson has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Simpson living below the poverty line.

Simpson Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Simpson is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Simpson, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Simpson, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Simpson Almanac

Simpson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Simpson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Simpson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Simpson High Schools (2004)

SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
4262 HIGHWAY 8
337-383-7810
Serves 364 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Simpson Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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