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Sumner, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tallahatchie County County
Sumner, MS
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 $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,426. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumner is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,472. Median rent is $755/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Sumner reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumner has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.