At a Glance
Median Rent
$773/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
789/100K
4,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.7%
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Sumter a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
East Sumter reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,676/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population852
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent789/100K
Property4,676/100K
Health
Obesity50.7%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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