Sumter County
GeorgiaFIPS 13261
Pop. 29,6161 HospitalSVI 0.96RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sumter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.7% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.0% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.3% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,124.742 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
15
Primary Care Physicians
51.9 per 100k
61
NPs & PAs
211.1 per 100k
15
Dentists
54
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$10,297.73
Medicare Per Capita
1766.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sumter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.6% | — | |
| Depression | 19.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 9.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.5% | — | |
| Disability | 36.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 14.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.96
Socioeconomic Status0.96
Household Composition & Disability0.67
Minority Status & Language0.92
Housing Type & Transportation0.96
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sumter County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | Americus | 143 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.