At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$28,418 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $307,478
Median Rent
$891/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.1% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sumner residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,418. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 763 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumner is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,478. Median rent is $891/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.7% of adults in Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumner has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$28,418
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$891
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$307,478
Housing Units161
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation2,369 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sumner was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.