Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Country Doctor Museum
Museum
Country Doctor Museum
Museum
Country Doctor Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Nash County ABC Store No 4
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Sims Community Center
Community Centre
Wide Awake CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (0) F
The Dessert Cake Company of Bailey
Bakery
Piggly Wiggly #6
Grocery Store
Parks (2) C-
Town of Sims Park
Park
Bailey Church of God Park
Park
Bailey NC United Methodist Church Park
Park
Strickland Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Sam's Convenient Grill
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Sims Convenient & Service
Convenience Store
Sandy's Hairdressor
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Bloomery Road Convenience Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Girls Round Here
Clothing
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Sallie Grimes Event Décor (Florist)
Florist
Cocoa-Mos Hair Salon.
Hairdresser
Watson's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sims.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sims is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime D-

Sims crime rates are 2,930 per 100k, which is 19% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,450 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
481 crimes per 100k D-
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employment D

The median income in Sims is $52,552 - which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$52,552 D-
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Sims Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Merck & Co.
Pharmacy
Bailey Police Department
Police
Bailey Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Sims home prices are $136,800 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$136,800 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Sims graduation rate is 81% - which is equal to North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Bailey Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Sims has an overall rating of 46% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Sims, NC Area Guide

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Sims Area Facts

  • Sims has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Sims crime rates are 19% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Sims is 2% lower than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sims? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town of Sims Park
      Bailey Church of God Park
      Bailey NC United Methodist Church Park
      Strickland Park

      Entertainment

      The Country Doctor Museum
      Country Doctor Museum
      Country Doctor Museum

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Bojangles'
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      ABC Store
      Nash County ABC Store No 4

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sims? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sims.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sims? The cost of living in Sims is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
      Sims
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sims? Sims crime rates are 2,930, which are 19% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,930 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Sims? The median income in Sims is $52,552 which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $52,5525% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,15419% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      47% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sims a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Sims home prices? Sims home prices are $136,800 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $136,80026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77518% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Sims have good schools? The Sims graduation rate is 81% - which is equal to North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Sims a good place to live? Sims has an overall rating of 46% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      46%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      46%

      2 total surveys

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