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Sumner, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,229 Population 1,592/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $10,149 per capita
$61,200 Home Value $106,489 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,200 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sumner, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,458
32% below
$10,149 per capita
Home Value
$61,200
78% below
Zillow: $106,489
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
407/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
22%
Rent
61%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sumner residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sumner is $61,200 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,489. Median rent is $707/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Sumner reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 407/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sumner has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,229
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,592/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$10,149
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$661M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,200
Rent$707
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$106,489
Housing Units325
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property407/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary203/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation453 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sumner was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.