Where Sims residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sims, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sims. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sims
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Sims
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Sims runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sims
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Sims is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
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 Sims’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Sims adults…
Sims runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sims adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Sims
No hospital or community health center in Sims 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; ≈ 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).
How Sims adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Sims 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 adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Sims 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 adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sims
Why doesn’t Sims 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.
What hospital is closest to Sims?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Sims’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sims?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fairfield Community Health Center in Fairfield, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sims.
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.