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, stroke and heart disease run high in Simms
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.8%), about twice the Oklahoma rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Simms runs above Oklahoma on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Simms, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oklahoma 11.3%), yet 31.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.2% across the state. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Simms
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 26.4% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). 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 Oklahoma figure falls outside Simms’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Simms adults…
Simms runs above OK on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Simms is an older town: 49% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Simms adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Simms adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma 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.
23.5% of Simms adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
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 (Oklahoma 38.9%). 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?
Haskell Regional Hospital in Stigler, 9.7 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 Oklahoma 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.