Where Sims residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sims, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sims. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sims
Making ends meet is harder in Sims
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.2%), vs 8.1% across North Carolina. Housing insecurity (15.2% vs 12.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Sims
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sims
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Sims’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Sims adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sims adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Sims adults…
Sims runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sims
No hospital or community health center in Sims 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; ≈ 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 Sims adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sims runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Sims 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 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 Sims adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sims
Why doesn’t Sims 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.
What hospital is closest to Sims?
Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Sims’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sims?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lee Student Health Center in Wilson, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sims.
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.