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Simpson

A village of 44 people in Illinois
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About Simpson

Village in Illinois, United States
44Population
0.5 sq miArea

Simpson is a village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Simpson had a population of 44.

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ZIP code62985
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Housing in Simpson

$200K▲ 7.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Simpson home is worth about $200,000, up 7.9% in a year, 33% below the Illinois typical home.

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8better than IL·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrisburg Medical CenterHarrisburg · 20.6 mi · ER
Vienna Medical ClinicVienna · 8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 62985 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Simpson →

Natural hazards in Simpson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

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Simpson has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 28°Winter
68° / 46°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Vienna Carnegie Public LibraryVienna · 8.4 miles · 20 hrs a week
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