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
Cancer and arthritis run high in Simpson
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. In all, Simpson runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Simpson keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.3% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 87.5%). 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Simpson’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Simpson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Simpson adults…
Simpson runs above NC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Simpson is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Arthritis, stroke and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Simpson as about how healthy they are.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Simpson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Simpson does better than North Carolina.
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.
9.4% of Simpson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
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 (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs 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?
Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Simpson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Simpson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Contentnea Health Bernstein in Greenville, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simpson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.