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Simmesport, LA

Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

Population

1,625

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

748

ZIP codes

0

Simmesport and its ZIP codes

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Simmesport at a glance

  • Simmesport is about 7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $29,712 a year, 51% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,100 (71% below Louisiana) and median rent is $619 a month.

Local data for Simmesport, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Simmesport, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$29,712

Poverty rate

37.6%

Median home value

$63,100

Median rent

$619/mo

Homeownership

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

3.4%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

35.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (270), Mexican Americans (119), German Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Simmesport.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,879

9,785 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,360

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$266M

FY 2026, $6,700 per person

Avoyelles Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Simmesport, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled10.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.0%
  • Worked from home1.3%

Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Simmesport, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

280

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

752

4.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 39°F

61.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Simmesport, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.6%

U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts

Diabetes

21.6%

U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts

Smoking

24.0%

U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Simmesport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BordelonvilleCensus-designated place9.9 mi4.3
PlauchevilleVillage10 mi1.5
MoreauvilleVillage11 mi3
CottonportTown14 mi2
MansuraTown16 mi2.9
EvergreenTown18 mi1
MarksvilleCity18 mi4.8
MorrowCensus-designated place19 mi1.1
HessmerVillage19 mi0.8
PalmettoVillage19 mi0.9
LebeauCensus-designated place20 mi3.7
MelvilleTown20 mi1.3
MorganzaVillage21 mi1.2
BunkieCity22 mi3
Fifth WardCensus-designated place23 mi5.2
EchoCensus-designated place27 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Simmesport, LA in?
Simmesport is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Simmesport, LA?
About 1,625 people live in Simmesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Simmesport?
Nearby places include Bordelonville (9.9 mi), Plaucheville (10 mi), Moreauville (11 mi), Cottonport (14 mi), Mansura (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023