On CDC estimates, Sumrall is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Sumrall differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sumrall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sumrall
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Sumrall
Sumrall runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (11.6% vs 15.5%), stroke (3.4% vs 4.5%) and heart disease (5.9% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Sumrall adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sumrall has a community health center but no hospital
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, 12.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Mississippi figure falls outside Sumrall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Sumrall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumrall is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Sumrall’s median household income is $70,382; among the 10,540 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sumrall adults…
Sumrall runs below MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Sumrall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Sumrall
1 community health center in Sumrall, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sumrall; ≈ 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 Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sumrall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Sumrall adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Sumrall adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Sumrall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumrall | C+ | 39.1% | 11.6% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sumrall adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sumrall
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sumrall is better than Mississippi on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Sumrall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sumrall | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.5–23.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15.2 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20.1 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%32.6–45.9 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.3–42.3 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.4–40.6 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%23.6–29.8 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.9 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.9–19.7 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.6–35.6 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.6–19.5 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%31.7–43.7 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.3–12.4 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76–82.5 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.1–87.3 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73–78.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%56.8–66.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.6–82.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.5–26.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.4–39.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.5–30.1 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.9–19.7 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.3–15.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.5–39.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13–17.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–6 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sumrall
Is Sumrall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sumrall is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sumrall?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 45.9%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sumrall?
Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Sumrall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sumrall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.4%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
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 Sumrall 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 Sumrall.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi 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.