Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Simpson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Simpson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62985. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Simpson
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Simpson
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Simpson runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Simpson
The closest emergency room is Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Rural Health is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Simpson, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Simpson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Simpson’s likely range; Simpson’s figures come from ZIP code 62985, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Simpson adults…
Simpson runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Simpson
No hospital or community health center in Simpson 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 Simpson; ≈ 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 Simpson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Simpson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Simpson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Simpson runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Simpson 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.
Simpson 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 Simpson adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Simpson
Why doesn’t Simpson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Simpson.
What hospital is closest to Simpson?
Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Simpson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Simpson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vienna Medical Clinic in Vienna, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simpson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.