Simpson, LA town hall & government
Simpson spent $87,000 in the year to June 30, 2022, about $149 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Simpson's government.
Where Simpson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 53%
- Utility sales 46%
- Sales taxes <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Simpson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Vernon Parish School District
Simpson's K–12 school district, shared with Anacoco, Hornbeck, Leesville, New Llano and Rosepine. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Louisiana districts overall: 47% local, 34% state, 19% federal
- Local 27%
- State 49%
- Federal 24%
Of the $13,081 per pupil, $7,220 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Simpson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Simpson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact Simpson's government
Who represents Simpson
Simpson is represented in Congress by Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy and Representative Mike Johnson. Jeff Landry is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.