At a Glance
Median Income
$51,458
$10,149 per capita
Home Value
$61,200
Zillow: $108,838
Median Rent
$707/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
17.4% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 11.7% (225% above 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 $108,838. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,229
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,592/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$10,149
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$661M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,200
Rent$707
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$108,838
Housing Units325
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
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.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.