Simmesport, Louisiana

About Simmesport

Simmesport is a small town in central Louisiana with an estimated population of 1,410.

Officially, Simmesport is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 650 residents per square mile.

📰 Simmesport News Today

• Simmesport Man Arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - klax-tv.com klax-tv.com · Aug 14
• Simmesport Police arrest suspect wanted for terrorizing, menacing charges KALB | News Channel 5 · Jun 1
• Simmesport community rallies after Tropical Storm Arthur flooding WAFB · Jun 19
• The Salvation Army Responds to Flooding Across the South The Salvation Army – Emergency Disaster Services · Jun 19
• Photos: Tropical Storm Arthur dumps flooding rain in Avoyelles Parish theadvocate.com · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Simmesport Unique

• The only place in America named Simmesport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Simmesport

• Three Rivers State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• USACE Old River Control Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Simmesport

• Riverside Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Simmesport

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