Sumter County Health Data
Sumter County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
per 100K residents
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 | 32.0% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumter County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sumter County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Sumter County, Florida.
In Sumter County, there are 63 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider data is reported alongside a life expectancy of 78.4 years, exceeding the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.7%, which is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% and comparable to the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Access to primary care involves 44 providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures highlight the specific provider distribution and health outcomes for the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sumter County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Sumter County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.