Median Income $48,750

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $82,500

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 5.5%

84% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.3%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.4%

65% lower than US avg

How Sumner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population69

Median Age57.8 yrs

Density300/mi²

Male / Female57% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans60.0%

Economy

Median Income$48,750

Per Capita$27,330

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.4%

Commute41 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$82,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units62

Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity38.3%

Uninsured8.9%

Smoking19.1%

Depression26.9%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain38.0 in/yr

Sunny Days267/yr

Elevation689 ft (210 m)

Education

Bachelor's+5.5%

High School+89.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute41 min

Broadband32.0%

Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sumner receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sumner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sumner is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sumner is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Sumner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Sumner has a population of 69 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 57.8 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

Total Population

300

People / sq mi

57.8yrs

Median Age

49% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%

Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sumner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sumner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sumner is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Sumner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,750
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,330

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.4%
	65% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	41.4 min
Drive Alone	85.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sumner is $82,500, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$82,500
	71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	62
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

In Sumner, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.1% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sumner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.3%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.5%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	8.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.1%
	36% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	28.6%
Depression	26.9%
Mental Distress	20.2%
Physical Distress	14.6%
Short Sleep	39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.8%
Uninsured	8.9%
	3% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	56.5%

Food & Exercise

Sumner has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.0 inches. The area enjoys 267 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	38.0 inches
	0% below US avg
Snowfall	4.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	300/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6545°N, 93.2443°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	5.5%
	84% below US avg
High School+	89.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.51

F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	300/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	32.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	41.4 min
Drive Alone	85.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Sumner, MO

How Sumner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sumner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sumner vs U.S. Average

Income: Sumner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sumner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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