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Simsboro, LA

Simsboro, LA.

Population: 2,363 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Simsboro, LA is $166,564 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,000 after a median 88 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$166,564

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$166,564
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+2.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$168,301
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$251,000
Median list price
$234,900
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
-65.6%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$724/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$754/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Simsboro High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, heat wave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE, NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER, SERENITY SPRINGS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-268 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$296
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
29.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,199
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SimsboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$166,564$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$251,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$296$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Simsboro, LA?
$166,564.
What is the median sale price in Simsboro, LA?
$251,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Simsboro, LA?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Simsboro, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Simsboro, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, heat wave, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Simsboro, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Simsboro, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Simsboro, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Simsboro, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Simsboro, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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