At a Glance
Median Income
$63,281
$21,863 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
Zillow: $211,455
Median Rent
$691/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.6% smoking rate
How Summit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summit a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summit residents earn a median household income of $63,281 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,863. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,455. Median rent is $691/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
9.1% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population639
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,281
Per Capita$21,863
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$691
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$211,455
Housing Units217
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,365/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation878 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.