Sumter, SC
Living in Sumter
Bikeability27
Walkability40
Commute81
Public Transit18
Affordability88
Public Safety22
Airports52
Hospitals36
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation-540 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
24%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black48%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military4%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$622Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sumter
United States45
South Carolina43
Sumter Metro Area69
Sumter County73
Property Crime in Sumter
United States48
South Carolina52
Sumter Metro Area76
Sumter County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sumter
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sumter, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sumter, SC
Wilson Hall
1 miles, SW
St James Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
St Francis Xavier High School
3 miles, SE
Westside Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sumter, SC
Morris College
3 miles, E
South University-Columbia
34 miles, W
Coker University
35 miles, NE
Allen University
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sumter, SC
Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
3 miles, E
McLeod Health Clarendon
20 miles, SE
Kershawhealth
24 miles, NW
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sumter, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
42 miles, W
Florence Regional Airport
42 miles, NE
Myrtle Beach International Airport
86 miles, E