Simpsonville, SC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,488 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
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.
| Population [details] | 17,488 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 73.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 630.82 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 27.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 58.42 °F/33.92 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 92.03 °F/69.15 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 49.63 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 49 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (85.52 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | GREENVILLE SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL (11.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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