Healthcare in Sims, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above 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
32.8%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Wilson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johnston Health | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cherry Hospital | 26.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Sims has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.