Sumter County Health Data
Sumter County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.5 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Sumter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.2% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.1% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumter County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High percentage of Sumter County adults report poor health
Health data brief for Sumter County, Alabama.
In Sumter County, 29.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 71.3 years, lower than both the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. While the uninsured rate of 9.3% is lower than the state average of 11.1%, provider availability remains limited compared to national figures. There are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70, and 17 mental health providers per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. These data points provide a local overview of health outcomes and access to care compared to state and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.