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Sumner, MO Health Statistics
38.2% of adults have obesity and 13.6% have diabetes, among about 78 residents.
- Obesity
- 38.2%
- #510 of 964 · +4.9 pts
- Diabetes
- 13.6%
- #375 of 964 · +1.5 pts
- Smoking
- 18.3%
- +5.5 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 8.2%
- -2.9 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- COPD10.4% vs 6.5%
- Hearing10.0% vs 6.8%
- Smoking18.3% vs 12.8%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)8.2% vs 11.1%
- Lack of support19.0% vs 24.6%
- Housing insecurity10.3% vs 13.0%
Health measures
Sumner, MO compared with Missouri and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2%+4.9 pts | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.6%+1.5 pts | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%+5.2 pts | 36.5% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 40.9%+4.5 pts | 37.5% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%+2.1 pts | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3%+0.9 pts | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.9%+0.7 pts | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 10.4%+3.9 pts | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.3%+2.6 pts | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 34.0%+8.8 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 24.8%+3.2 pts | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 15.3%+2.7 pts | 15.8% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 18.3%+5.5 pts | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0%-0.9 pts | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.5%+5.3 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 37.4%+1.3 pts | 36.5% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 8.2%-2.9 pts | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 79.4%+2.6 pts | 78.4% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 58.8%-2.9 pts | 60.4% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 80.4%+4.9 pts | 77.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9%-1.3 pts | 84.4% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 68.5%+4.8 pts | 64.0% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 77.9%+1.8 pts | 74.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Sumner, MO?
- About 38.2% of adults in Sumner, MO have obesity, compared with 36.6% in Missouri and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #510 of 964 cities and towns in Missouri.
- How common is diabetes in Sumner, MO?
- About 13.6% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Missouri 12.1%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Sumner, MO?
- About 18.3% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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