Sumter County Health Data
Sumter County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 | 40.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumter County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sumter Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Sumter County, Georgia.
Sumter County records 291 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio stands at 51 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 72.0 years, shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.6% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 14.3%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.