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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sumter County, GA?
Sumter County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #111 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sumter County?
Life expectancy in Sumter County is 72.0 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Sumter County below the state average.
How does Sumter County health compare to the Georgia average?
Sumter County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.3% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Sumter County?
Key health factors for Sumter County include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (14.3%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 291:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sumter County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Sumter County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Sumter County?
Sumter County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.