Climate
Simpsonville has a moderate climate, but with all four seasons.
Geography
Simpsonville is located in northwestern South Carolina, among rolling hills.
Cultural Attractions
The Greenville Museum of Art and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts are a short drive away in downtown Greenville.
Historical
Simpsonville's beginnings in the 1820s were as a stagecoach stop on Old Stage Road, just south of the Greenville Court House.
Economy
This city is known as a textile manufacturing center, and is also home to Michelin Tire Corp., General Electric, and BMW's North American headquarters.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 19,933
- Population under 55:
- 79.8%
- Population over 55:
- 20.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Charlotte
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 92°F July High, 33°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $46,087
- Median home price:
- $115,250
- Average property tax:
- $508
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 7
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 15
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 21/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 35/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 27
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