Simpson County, Kentucky · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Simpson County, Kentucky grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Simpson County's biggest by acreage are soybeans (42,628 acres), corn (36,034 acres) and wheat (26,767 acres). Its farms sold $111 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 22nd of 120 counties in Kentucky.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $111 million1316th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 400109,458 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 75% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4921 published, 27 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Simpson County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Simpson County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Kentucky and in the US, by the 2022 Census of Agriculture measure shown. An asterisk means the rank is among counties with published figures; a county whose figure is withheld could rank higher.
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of KY | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 2.4 million bushels | 4 | 185 | 7% | production |
| Corn | 4.9 million bushels | 12 | 717 | 2% | production |
| Kale | 1 acre | 6* | 304* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 2.1 million bushels | 15 | 666* | 2% | production |
| Onions | 1 acre | 12* | 440* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 12* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 14* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 2 acres | 17* | 751* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 2,520 pounds | 52* | 1,525* | under 1% | production |
| Cattle | 9,122 cattle | 67 | 1,908* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Hay | 16,383 tons | 73 | 1,684* | under 1% | production |
| Goats | 262 goats | 74* | 1,913* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 300 sheep | 71 | 1,829* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 39* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 47* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 21 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of KY | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 1 acre | 57* | 844* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 1 acre | 81* | 1,363* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 2 acres | 68* | 1,099* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 34* | 824* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 819 laying hens | 85* | 1,861* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 42 turkeys | 39* | 1,105* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, pumpkins, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, collard greens, garlic, asparagus, cantaloupe, honeydew, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, chickens, milk and hogs.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): potatoes.
What livestock does Simpson County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 9,122 | 67 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 819 | 85* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 300 | 71 | head on farms |
| Goats | 262 | 74* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 42 | 39* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Kentucky
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Graves County | $474 million |
| Daviess County | $336 million |
| Fayette County | $333 million |
| McLean County | $282 million |
| Christian County | $264 million |
| Webster County | $259 million |
| Bourbon County | $251 million |
| Woodford County | $236 million |
| Logan County | $225 million |
| Todd County | $224 million |
| Hopkins County | $211 million |
| Hickman County | $199 million |
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture, the only NASS source that covers every county. The Census is taken every five years; the next is for 2027. Values NASS withholds to avoid disclosing individual farms are shown as withheld, never as zero. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.