Where Sims Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sims Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48703. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sims Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Sims Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Sims Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sims Township, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Sims Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Michigan figure falls outside Sims Township’s likely range; Sims Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48703, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sims Township adults…
Sims Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sims Township is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sims Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sims Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Sims Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Sims Township
No hospital or community health center in Sims Township 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 Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sims Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Sims Township 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.
Sims Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Gres | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Au Gres Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Caseville Township | C+ | 37.3% | 14.6% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Au Gres: not graded. Whitney Township and Au Gres Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sims Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sims Township
Why doesn’t Sims Township 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Sims Township?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Sims Township’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 Sims Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.