Sumter County Health Data
Sumter County, Georgia
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
291
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter's life expectancy lags US average
At 72.0 years, Sumter County residents live about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly a quarter of the county (24.6%) reports poor or fair health, reflecting significant health challenges across the population.
Below Georgia's health outcomes
Sumter's 72.0-year life expectancy falls short of Georgia's 73.3-year state average. The county's uninsured rate of 14.3% performs slightly better than the state average of 15.0%, but health outcomes remain concerning.
Provider access stronger than peers
Sumter's 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents outpace neighboring counties—Tattnall has just 17 per 100K. The county also offers 291 mental health providers per 100K, significantly more than most surrounding areas.
Healthcare access in daily reality
With 14.3% of residents uninsured, one in seven Sumter County residents lack health coverage. Despite decent provider numbers, the population's poor/fair health rate of 24.6% suggests barriers beyond just finding a doctor—affordability, chronic disease, or preventive care gaps may be at play.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the 14.3% uninsured in Sumter County, health coverage is within reach. Visit healthcare.gov or Georgia's insurance marketplace to explore plans and subsidies designed for your income level.
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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.