Sumter County
FloridaFIPS 12119
Pop. 129,7523 HospitalsSVI 0.30RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sumter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.4% | 11.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.1% | 35.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.7% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.3 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,414.535 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
71
Primary Care Physicians
46.8 per 100k
192
NPs & PAs
126.7 per 100k
57
Dentists
40
Hospital Beds
0.3 per 1,000
$12,702.97
Medicare Per Capita
1516.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sumter County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.4% | — | |
| Depression | 14.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.2% | — | |
| COPD | 10.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 11.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.1% | — | |
| Disability | 36.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 10.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.30
Socioeconomic Status0.21
Household Composition & Disability0.39
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.47
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sumter County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Wildwood | Wildwood | 40 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital - the Villages | Oxford | 40 | |
| Uf Health Spanish Plaines Hospital | The Villages | 315 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-10-29.