Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Simsboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Simsboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Simsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Simsboro
Making ends meet is harder in Simsboro
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.8%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (14% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 25.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Simsboro
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Simsboro
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), vs 17.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Louisiana figure falls outside Simsboro’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.8% of Simsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Simsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Simsboro adults…
Simsboro runs above LA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Simsboro
No hospital or community health center in Simsboro 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 Simsboro; ≈ 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 Simsboro adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Simsboro 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.
Simsboro 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 Simsboro adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Simsboro
Why doesn’t Simsboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Simsboro.
What hospital is closest to Simsboro?
Bienville Medical Center in Arcadia, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Simsboro’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 Simsboro?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PHSC-Grambling Family Health Center in Ruston, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simsboro.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.