Health Profile of Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Sumter Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sumter | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sumter is 74.7 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.9% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,559 residents in Sumter are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 740 241 men · 499 women
- 75–84 1,618 665 men · 953 women
- 65–74 3,013 1,275 men · 1,739 women
- 50–64 5,187 2,458 men · 2,729 women
Younger residents
6,846 residents in Sumter are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,938 1,052 boys · 886 girls
- 7–12 1,977 1,074 boys · 904 girls
- 3–7 1,664 858 boys · 807 girls
- 0–3 1,266 626 boys · 641 girls
About 2,457 residents in Sumter (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sumter | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.2% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Sumter are about the same as in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sumter | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sumter are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,597 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 556,562 minutes a day and 203.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sumter is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.18 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sumter | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.81 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sumter is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sumter, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with South Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sumter, South Carolina.
Is Sumter, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Sumter, South Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Sumter, South Carolina?
People in Sumter, South Carolina can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Sumter, South Carolina?
9.0% of residents in Sumter, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Sumter, South Carolina?
42.0% of adults in Sumter, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.1 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sumter, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,597 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 556,562 minutes a day and 203.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sumter is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.18 lifetimes a year.
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