Sumner, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tallahatchie County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
396 Population 720/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $26,426 per capita
$159,700 Home Value $119,663 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $755/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sumner, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$26,426 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
43% below
Zillow: $119,663
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
7% above
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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
80%
Home Value
57%
Rent
65%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sumner a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.3% (47% above 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 $119,663. 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.

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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$26,426
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$447M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$755
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$119,663
Housing Units141
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death13,696/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation152 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sumner was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.