At a Glance
Median Income
$42,708
$18,166 per capita
Home Value
$69,100
Zillow: $210,391
Median Rent
$783/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.8%
19.9% smoking rate
How South Sumter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Sumter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Sumter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Sumter residents earn a median household income of $42,708 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,166. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Sumter is $69,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,391. Median rent is $783/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.8% of adults in South Sumter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population1,808
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,708
Per Capita$18,166
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,100
Rent$783
Ownership44.1%
Zillow$210,391
Housing Units922
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity50.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation151 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in South Sumter was built in 1978.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% 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.