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Simpson, IL
Village in Johnson County, Illinois.
Population
40
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
0
Simpson and its ZIP codes
Simpson at a glance
- Simpson is 67% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Simpson, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Simpson.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,127
2,715 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,062
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.3M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Simpson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
685
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Simpson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BurnsideVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| ViennaCity | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| EddyvilleVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| StonefortVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| GorevilleVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Creal SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BuncombeVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BelknapVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CypressVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| GolcondaCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Carrier MillsVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| KarnakVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| JoppaVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MarionCity | 20 mi | 14.4 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Simpson, IL in?
- Simpson is in Johnson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Simpson, IL?
- About 40 people live in Simpson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Simpson?
- Nearby places include New Burnside (7.9 mi), Vienna (8 mi), Eddyville (9.7 mi), Stonefort (11 mi), Goreville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023