Simmesport, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$354 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$408 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Avoyelles Parish
6
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Avoyelles Parish
4
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 5 0 59
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 28, LA State House District 28, LA
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Schools

Riverside Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Plaucheville Elementary School
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Joseph School K-12
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Avoyelles High School
10 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Opelousas School of Cosmetology
35 miles, SW • 1 star
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
38 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Louisiana College
43 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Avoyelles Hospital
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
103 miles, W • 1 star
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