The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Simpson county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 48.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.3%. The overall influence score for Simpson is 6.
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Simpson County is located in the Central region of Mississippi. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the county has a population of 26,919. The median age is 35.3 years, and the median household income is $37,811. The racial composition of Simpson County is 61.0% White, 36.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from two or more races.
Simpson County has a rural feel and a low cost of living. The majority of the population lives in small towns and rural areas with a few larger cities such as Magee and Mendenhall. Agriculture is an important part of the local economy, with soybeans and cotton being two of the county's top crops. The unemployment rate in Simpson County is 6%.
The average housing cost in Simpson County is $115,400 with a median rent of $741 per month. The majority of homes are owner-occupied and most are single-family dwellings. There is limited access to public transportation, with only a few bus routes that connect the larger cities in the county.
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