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Simpson County, KY
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Population
19,972
Land area
234sq mi
People per sq mi
85
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Simpson County
Simpson County at a glance
- Simpson County is 26% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,858 a year, 6% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,400 (12% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,012 a month.
Local data for Simpson County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Simpson County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,858
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$229,400
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,930), Irish Americans (1,778), Scottish Americans (628).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,816
9,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,253
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $6,189 per person
PPP loans
$30.3M
608 loans, 3,680 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Simpson County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Simpson County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
241
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Simpson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Simpson County, KY?
- Franklin is the largest city or town in Simpson County, with about 10,360 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Simpson County?
- Simpson County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42134.
- What is the population of Simpson County, KY?
- About 19,972 people live in Simpson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Simpson County?
- Simpson County borders Sumner County, TN, Warren County, Robertson County, TN, Logan County, Allen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023