Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial · Photo: Original uploader was JW1805 at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Sumatra residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sumatra, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sumatra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sumatra
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Sumatra
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.2%), vs 31.9% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Sumatra runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Sumatra
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.9%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Sumatra
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Sumatra’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sumatra adults…
Sumatra runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Sumatra adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sumatra runs above Florida.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Sumatra
No hospital or community health center in Sumatra 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 Sumatra; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sumatra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Sumatra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Sumatra and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sumatra adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sumatra
Why doesn’t Sumatra have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sumatra.
What hospital is closest to Sumatra?
George E Weems Memorial Hospital in Apalachicola, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Sumatra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sumatra.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.