At a Glance
Median Income
$53,214
$26,486 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $209,872
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
21.6% smoking rate
How Sumner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sumner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sumner residents earn a median household income of $53,214 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,486. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumner is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,872. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
2.7% of adults in Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumner has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population465
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,214
Per Capita$26,486
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$1,019
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$209,872
Housing Units177
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation374 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sumner was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.