Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Simpson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Simpson
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Simpson adults…
Simpson runs below KS on 2 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 Kansas.
How Simpson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Simpson runs above Kansas.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Simpson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
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 (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory 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?
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Simpson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simpson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.