On CDC estimates, Sumiton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Sumiton differs from Alabama on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sumiton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sumiton
Sumiton looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 40% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 20% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Sumiton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Sumiton runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Sumiton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Sumiton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumiton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #113 of 187 in Alabama. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sumiton’s median household income is $65,568; among the 10,033 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Sumiton is healthier than 40% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Out of every 100 Sumiton adults…
Sumiton runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sumiton
No hospital or community health center in Sumiton itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sumiton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sumiton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Sumiton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Sumiton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Sumiton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Sumiton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sumiton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sumiton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sumiton is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Sumiton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sumiton | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%21.7–28.6 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–18.8 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%27.7–41.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.2–47.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%37.8–46.5 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.7–37.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.7–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.5–19.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.3–20.9 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.9–36.6 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.1–16.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%35.6–47.9 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.1–12.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.3–83.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%51.5–59.3 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.9–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.7–81.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.2–70.7 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.3–78.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%22.8–30.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.8–41 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28.2 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14.6–20.9 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–10.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.9–14.4 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%36.6–46.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%16.9–21.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.7–20.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sumiton
Is Sumiton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumiton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #113 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sumiton?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 41.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sumiton?
Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Sumiton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sumiton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12.3%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sumiton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sumiton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.