Where East Sumter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Sumter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Sumter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Sumter
Dental care lags in East Sumter
41.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 39.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in East Sumter
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the South Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.6%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, East Sumter runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More East Sumter adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.5%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. 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 South Carolina figure falls outside East Sumter’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Sumter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 East Sumter adults…
East Sumter runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near East Sumter
No hospital or community health center in East Sumter 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 East Sumter; ≈ 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).
How East Sumter adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, East Sumter runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 East Sumter 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.
36.9% of East Sumter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
East Sumter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | C | 42.3% | 15.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Sumter adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Sumter
Why doesn’t East Sumter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Sumter.
What hospital is closest to East Sumter?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, 3.0 miles in a straight line from East Sumter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Sumter?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tandem Health in Sumter, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Sumter.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.