The Town FilesSimpson, Louisiana
Village in Vernon Parish · population 585 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,200
- Household income
- $90,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.4
Simpson is a village of 585 people in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $147,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 94% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 82% of Louisiana towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana
- #3 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Louisiana
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Louisiana
- #10 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #10 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #16 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
How Simpson ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Simpson is worth $147,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $90,313, which is more affordable than 97% of Louisiana towns. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Simpson | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $90,313 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Simpson
| People | Simpson | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Simpson
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 58.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 107 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Simpson since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 23, 2004 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 29, 1961.
Severe weather in Vernon Parish since 1996
Vernon Parish has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| August 30, 2023 | Fire | FM-5486: Highway 113 Fire |
| August 27, 2023 | Fire | FM-5485: Lions Camp Road Fire |
| August 25, 2023 | Fire | FM-5484: Ida Fire |
Jobs and pay in Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish had 12,826 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,821 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Simpson itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Simpson
2 public schools with 612 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks High School | PK-12 | 366 | 13.6 |
| Simpson High School | PK-12 | 246 | 12.9 |
Towns near Simpson
- Leesville, LA18.0 mi · 5,649 people · home $118,600
- New Llano, LA18.6 mi · 2,213 people · home $118,100
- Anacoco, LA19.5 mi · 851 people · home $211,500
- Boyce, LA22.2 mi · 888 people · home $86,000
- Colfax, LA25.7 mi · 1,428 people · home $73,400
- Rosepine, LA28.5 mi · 1,519 people · home $172,600
- Montgomery, LA28.9 mi · 622 people · home $78,100
- Provencal, LA29.1 mi · 528 people · home $116,200
Simpson questions
Is Simpson, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Simpson scores better for retirees than 98% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 82%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Simpson?
The median owner-occupied home in Simpson is valued at $147,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,313, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Simpson?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Simpson get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Simpson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 23, 2004. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)