Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sumner is healthier than 70%
Sumner differs from Illinois on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sumner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sumner
Dental care lags in Sumner
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
More Sumner adults lack emotional support
37.2% of adults lack social or emotional support, vs 25.4% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sumner
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (21.7% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sumner is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sumner is healthier than 41%. Against the 7,621 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Sumner’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Sumner’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumner is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 80% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Sumner’s median household income is $55,625; among the 7,621 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Sumner compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 29.1% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 16.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sumner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Sumner adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sumner runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Sumner 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.
21.1% of Sumner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Sumner adults…
Sumner runs below IL on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Sumner residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sumner
No hospital or community health center in Sumner 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 Sumner; ≈ 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Sumner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | C+ | 43.8% | 10.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sumner adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sumner
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sumner is better than Illinois on 6 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Sumner’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sumner | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%18.5–26.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.7–20.6 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.8%34.7–53.4 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%29.7–38.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.1%25.1–33.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.6%14.2–19.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%18.1–26.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%14.6–21.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%20.9–31 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%18.1–26.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.2%38.2–53.8 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%11.8–19.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%66.8–76.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.3%46.1–54.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.2%75.5–82.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.2%59.1–67.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.8%46.4–56.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.2%53.9–73.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%13.5–19.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39%33.1–45.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.2%32.1–43 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%19.4–30.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.7%17.7–26 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%10.7–15.5 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.1%16.3–26.1 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%25.3–35.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.4–18.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 3.5% | 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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sumner
Is Sumner a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumner is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sumner?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 53.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sumner?
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Sumner’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Sumner have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–19.8%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
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 Sumner more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sumner.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.