Where Sims Chapel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sims Chapel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sims Chapel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sims Chapel
Smoking is more common in Sims Chapel
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Sims Chapel
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Sims Chapel’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Sims Chapel adults…
Sims Chapel runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sims Chapel
No hospital or community health center in Sims Chapel itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sims Chapel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sims Chapel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Sims Chapel adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Sims Chapel adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Sims Chapel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Sims Chapel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sims Chapel adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sims Chapel
Why doesn’t Sims Chapel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sims Chapel.
What hospital is closest to Sims Chapel?
Washington County Hospital in Chatom, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Sims Chapel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sims Chapel?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Alabama Health Service in Mc Intosh, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sims Chapel.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.