Simmesport is a town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Simmesport had a population of 1,468. It is the northernmost town on the Atchafalaya River, located near the Old River which connects the Red and Atchafalaya rivers with the Mississippi River.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71369

Area code318

Living in Simmesport

Work & commute in Simmesport

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Most working residents leave Simmesport for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Marksville (12%), Alexandria (6%) and Mansura (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Marksville

12%

Alexandria

Mansura

Baton Rouge

17%Work in townlive and work in Simmesport 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 312Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Simmesport →

Health in Simmesport

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 82.2%More adults treating high blood pressureLA 78.8% · better 31.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · worse

Care nearby

Avoyelles HospitalMarksville · 18.6 mi · ER

Mobile Unit #2Batchelor · 10.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Simmesport · CMS · HRSAHealth in Simmesport →

Natural hazards in Simmesport

High

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌵 Drought

25Does Simmesport flood?paid flood claims since 1979 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Simmesport

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Simmesport →

Climate in Simmesport

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Simmesport has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 41°Winter

78° / 56°Spring

92° / 72°Summer

80° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Simmesport get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 24, with the last in spring around Feb 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Simmesport →

Schools in Simmesport

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Simmesport’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictAvoyelles ParishSchools1

Riverside Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 197 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.