what state do the simpsons live in?
The Simpsons' Matt Groening Reveals Springfield's State: Oregon! After nearly 25 years, the secret is finally out! Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, revealed to Smithsonian magazine which of the United States' Springfields inspired the location for Fox's iconic animated hit show. Springfield was named after Springfield, Oregon, Groening told Smithsonian that simply. The town is located in western Oregon near Eugene.