How long is the commute from Simpson, LA?
Workers who live in Simpson, LA take an average of 34.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.7 minutes (±10.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Simpson get to work
| Means of transportation | Simpson | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±13.0 points) | 79.7% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±10.3 points) | 9.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±18.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±18.0 points) | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±4.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±8.6 points) | 5.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Simpson, the average commute is higher than in Vernon Parish (22.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Simpson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Vernon Parish (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Vernon Parish, Simpson ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 54 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Simpson
| Vehicles available | Simpson | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 6.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% (±14.0 points) | 36.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±13.9 points) | 38.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.3% (±15.6 points) | 19.0% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Simpson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Vernon Parish (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Simpson
| Simpson | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±8.6 points) | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±3.4 points) | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±9.3 points) | 88.0% (±1.4 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Simpson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Vernon Parish (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Simpson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | — | 34.7 minutes (±10.0) | — |
| Fort Polk North | 15 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Leesville | 18 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| New Llano | 19 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Fort Polk South | 19 mi | 11.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Anacoco | 20 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Boyce | 22 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Hornbeck | 23 mi | 33.6 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax | 26 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Polk North, LA (14.2 minutes), Leesville, LA (18.7 minutes), New Llano, LA (15.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Vernon Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpson | 34.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Hornbeck | 33.6 minutes (±9.7) |
| 3 | Rosepine | 30.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 4 | Anacoco | 29.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Leesville | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | New Llano | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Fort Polk North | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Vernon Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Simpson
How long is the average commute in Simpson?
Workers who live in Simpson, LA take an average of 34.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Simpson without a car?
1.2% of households in Simpson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Simpson?
11.1% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Simpson worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simpson village, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simpson village, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Simpson village, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Simpson village, Louisiana (place:70595, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .