Sumner, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County
Sumner, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sumner residents earn a median household income of $56,174 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,772. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumner is $111,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,261. Median rent is $598/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Sumner reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 49/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumner has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.