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Vernon Parish

Population in July 2008: 487. Population change since 2000: -16.5%
 

Males: 239  (49.2%)
Females: 248  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  37.6 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71474.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,215 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Simpson:  $47,215
Louisiana:  $40,926

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,663
Simpson:  $23,663
Louisiana:  $21,934

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $104,548 (it was $65,200 in 2000)
Simpson:  $104,548
Louisiana:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $118,073; Detached houses: $137,072; Townhouses or other attached units: $152,972; Mobile homes: $26,591

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Races in Simpson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.1%)
  • American Indian (4.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Black (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Simpson: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (24.4%), Irish (12.3%), English (10.5%), French (6.5%), German (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 258 feet

Land area: 6.21 square miles.

Population density: 78 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Simpson

  • High school or higher: 80.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Simpson village

  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

4 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.7%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Simpson, Louisiana in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Simpson to the number of sex offenders is 244 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Simpson:  0.3% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (72.9 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (94.8 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (174.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Fort Polk North, LA (3.7 miles ), Leesville, LA (4.1 miles ), New Llano, LA (4.3 miles ), Fort Polk South, LA (4.3 miles ), Anacoco, LA (4.4 miles ), Boyce, LA (4.7 miles ), Hornbeck, LA (4.8 miles ), Colfax, LA (5.1 miles ).

Latitude: 31.26 N, Longitude: 93.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +99 (+20.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (23%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (33%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Extraction workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



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Average climate in Simpson, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Simpson-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/3/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Simpson village center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1957, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 16 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Simpson:
  • BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; LEESVILLE, LA)
  • TRI PARISH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; LEESVILLE, LA)
  • NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Simpson, LA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Simpson:
  • NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 35 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,710)
  • MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; FT enrollment: 6,460)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 84 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 94 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; FT enrollment: 2,743)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE (about 94 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; FT enrollment: 13,673)
Public high school in Simpson:
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Churches in Simpson include: Simpson Baptist Church (A), First Church of God (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Pleasant Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  74.8%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  1.7%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  8.4%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  3.6%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Simpson, LA



Simpson compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Simpson travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (50%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (44%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Simpson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents84.7%3.6%3.1%2.1%1.7%
Congregations67.9%1.3%6.4%6.4%1.3%
NameChurches of ChristLutheran ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Church of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents1.6%0.6%0.5%0.5%1.5%
Congregations5.1%1.3%1.3%1.3%7.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,500
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$800
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,150
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,450



14.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,403 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.92%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

1.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,466 average AGI)
Vernon Parish:  1.18%
Louisiana average:  0.11%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Beauregard Parish, LA  0.78% ($35,492 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.39% ($22,061)
from Cumberland County, NC  0.34% ($47,224)


19.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,130 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  19.21%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

1.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,910 average AGI)
Vernon Parish:  1.12%
Louisiana average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Pierce County, WA  1.62% ($33,212 average AGI)
to Beauregard Parish, LA  0.94% ($33,323)
to Cumberland County, NC  0.34% ($34,900)


Strongest AM radio stations in Simpson:
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLLA (1570 AM; 1 kW; LEESVILLE, LA; Owner: PENE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTTP (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; PINEVILLE, LA; Owner: PEOPLES BROADCAST NETWORK LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KDLA (1010 AM; 1 kW; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Simpson:
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KJAE (93.5 FM; LEESVILLE, LA; Owner: PENE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUMX (106.7 FM; NORTH FORT POLK, LA; Owner: WEST CENTRAL BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • KVVP (105.7 FM; LEESVILLE, LA; Owner: STANNARD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KROK (95.7 FM; SOUTH FORT POLK, LA; Owner: WEST CENTRAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Simpson:
  • K61GO (Channel 61; HICKS, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K51FO (Channel 51; LEESVILLE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)

Simpson, Louisiana:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 9
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Louisiana average:
  • Fatal accident count: 112
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 167
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 32
  • Fatalities: 122
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 295
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18
See more detailed statistics of Simpson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $1,171,000
Total average daily traffic: 5,620
Total average daily truck traffic: 112
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 3,372

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: AA5ES, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00233993
    Grant Date: 08/15/2007, Expiration Date: 11/04/2017, Certifier: Ronald L Williamson
    Registrant: Ronald L Williamson, Simpson, LA 71474
  • Call Sign: N5WYZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00396528
    Grant Date: 09/04/2001, Expiration Date: 10/22/2011
    Registrant: Flora C Hover, Simpson, LA 71474
  • Call Sign: WA5PNO, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/07/1997, Expiration Date: 03/07/2007, Cancelation Date: 03/10/2009
    Registrant: Ernest A Roshong, Simpson, LA 71474-0493
  • Call Sign: WG5X, Previous Call Sign: KE5BC, Licensee ID: L00233355
    Grant Date: 08/12/2000, Expiration Date: 08/21/2010
    Registrant: Frank W Hover, Simpson, LA 71474


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 14

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Simpson, LA

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