Sumter County Health Data
Sumter County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 | 43.2% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sumter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sumter County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sumter County life expectancy matches state norms at 72.1 years
Health data brief for Sumter County, South Carolina.
Residents in Sumter County have a life expectancy of 72.1 years, a figure that is slightly lower than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and nearly five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Data from federal sources indicates that 10.6% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% and closer to the national rate of 10%. The county reports 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health care, the ratio is 182 providers per 100,000, whereas the national median is 250. Additionally, 18.8% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.