At a Glance
Median Income
$53,071
$28,682 per capita
Home Value
$188,400
Zillow: $208,202
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,093/100K
3,708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
15.8% smoking rate
How Sumter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sumter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sumter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sumter residents earn a median household income of $53,071 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,682. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumter is $188,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,202. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Sumter reports 1,093 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 188% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,708/100K. The murder rate is 25.9/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Sumter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumter has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43,065
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,071
Per Capita$28,682
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,400
Rent$1,055
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$208,202
Housing Units18,898
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,093/100K
Property3,708/100K
Murder25.9/100K
Assault975/100K
Burglary343/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation171 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sumter was founded in 1845.
The median home in Sumter was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.