East Sumter, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
852 Population 257/sq mi density
$773 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Sumter, SC

At a Glance

Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.7%
58% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How East Sumter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Sumter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
66%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Sumter a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

5.8% of adults in East Sumter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Sumter has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population852
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,426
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

Home Value
Rent$773
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$210,391
Housing Units600
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity50.7%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death13,356/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation144 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in East Sumter was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.