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Sims
A village of 166 people in Illinois
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About Sims
Village in Illinois, United States166Population
1.2 sq miArea
410 ftElevation
Sims is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code62886
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Health in Sims
Compared with Illinois
3better than IL·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1Fairfield · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Fairfield Community Health CenterFairfield · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sims · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sims →
Natural hazards in Sims
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sims →
Climate in Sims
Full climate →Sims has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sims →
Libraries near Sims
See all →Nearest: Wayne City Kissner Public LibraryWayne City · 3.1 miles · 20 hrs a week
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