Where Simms residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Simms, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Simms. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Simms
COPD, arthritis and diabetes run high in Simms
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7% across Montana. 36% of adults have arthritis, vs 28.4% across Montana. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 9.9% across Montana. In all, Simms runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Montana 20%), and COPD, arthritis and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Simms
The closest emergency room is Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Simms, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Simms sleeps less
35.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.4% across Montana. 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 Montana figure falls outside Simms’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Simms adults…
Simms runs above MT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Simms is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Simms as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Simms
No hospital or community health center in Simms 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 Simms; ≈ 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 Simms adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Simms adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 3 Simms 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.
8.8% of Simms adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Simms 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 Simms adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Simms
Why doesn’t Simms have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Simms.
What hospital is closest to Simms?
Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Simms’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simms.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana 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.