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Simpson, LA
Village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71474.
Population
395
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
1
Simpson and its ZIP codes
Simpson at a glance
- Simpson is 54% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Simpson, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon Parish. PPP loans are for Simpson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,035
12,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,923
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$563M
FY 2026, $11,555 per person
PPP loans
$61.77K
5 loans, 7 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Simpson, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
248
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 40°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Simpson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Simpson
1 in or overlapping Simpson. Population shown
Cities near Simpson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Polk NorthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| LeesvilleCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| Fort Polk SouthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| New LlanoTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| AnacocoVillage | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| BoyceTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| HornbeckTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| PitkinCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.2 |
| ColfaxTown | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| NatchezVillage | 28 mi | 1 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.9 |
| MontgomeryTown | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| RosepineTown | 29 mi | 2.4 |
| ProvencalVillage | 29 mi | 2.5 |
| Point PlaceCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| SugartownCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Simpson, LA in?
- Simpson is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Simpson, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Simpson include 71474.
- What is the population of Simpson, LA?
- About 395 people live in Simpson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Simpson?
- Nearby places include Fort Polk North (15 mi), Leesville (18 mi), Fort Polk South (19 mi), New Llano (20 mi), Anacoco (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023