Simpson is a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Simpson had a population of 585. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71474

Area code337

Living in Simpson

Housing in Simpson

$205K Median sale price · Redfin, February 2026

The median sale price was $205,000 in February 2026.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Simpson

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Most working residents leave Simpson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Leesville (24%), Alexandria (10%) and New Llano (3%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Leesville

24%

Alexandria

10%

New Llano

Lake Charles

0%Work in townlive and work in Simpson 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 31Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Simpson →

Health in Simpson

Compared with Louisiana

6better than LA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better 11.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · better 9.1%More adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Byrd Regional HospitalLeesville · 17.3 mi · ER

Vernon Parish Community Health CenterLeesville · 17 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 Simpson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Simpson →

Natural hazards in Simpson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

0Does Simpson flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Simpson

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

Climate in Simpson

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Simpson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 40°Winter

78° / 55°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Simpson get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 23, with the last in spring around Mar 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Simpson

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School Grade A

The public schools Simpson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictVernon ParishSchools1

Simpson High School B+Other · Grades PK–12 · 252 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.