Healthcare in Sims, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.7%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va N. Indiana Healthcare System | 11.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc | 13.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ascension St Vincent Mercy | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sims has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.