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Simpson County, KY

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Area Highlights

Simpson County, KY residents have a median age of 39.2 years old, with employment highest in the production occupations and transportation industries.

19,981 Population

The population has increased by 2% since the year 2010.

7,981 Households

$54,643 /yr
Median Household Income

$287,500
Median Home Sale Price

21m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

39.2 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

51.1%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 45%
Some College 21%
Associates Degree 10%
Some High School 10%
Bachelors Degree 8%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 44.92% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
30.4% of households have children

Area Schools

PK-KG
0.2 MILES
Franklin Elementary School
6-8
0.5 MILES
C+
Franklin-simpson Middle School
9-12
0.6 MILES
B-
Franklin-simpson High School
4-5
0.6 MILES
C-
Lincoln Elementary School
6-12
0.6 MILES
F
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
1-3
1 MILES
B+
Simpson Elementary School
PK-12
1.4 MILES
Faith Baptist Academy
KG-9
7.9 MILES
Franklin Mennonite School

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$54,643 /yr
Median Household Income
$287,500
Median Sales Price
21 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 22.65% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 95%
  • Work from Home 4%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 5,288 61%
Rented 2,693 31%
Vacant 663 8%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 54%
Blue Collar 46%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 39.2 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 8%
Hispanic 3%
Other 2%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 83%, followed by Black at 8%, Hispanic at 3%, and Other at 2%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

89° July
Hottest Average Month
26° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
26°
44°
Feb
29°
49°
Mar
37°
59°
Apr
46°
70°
May
54°
78°
Jun
63°
85°
Jul
67°
89°
Aug
65°
88°
Sep
58°
82°
Oct
46°
71°
Nov
37°
59°
Dec
29°
48°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$244,990
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,440 sqft

603 Merle Avenue Plan: Aspen
Franklin, KY 42134

$251,990
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,296 sqft

603 Merle Avenue Plan: Spruce
Franklin, KY 42134

$259,990
For sale
4 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 1,680 sqft

603 Merle Avenue Plan: Birch
Franklin, KY 42134

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