Sumter Metro Area, SC
Living in the Sumter Metro Area
Bikeability15
Walkability25
Commute60
Public Transit12
Affordability92
Public Safety32
Airports37
Hospitals37
Colleges3
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
141kPopulation+34k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black47%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Sumter Metro Area
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in the Sumter Metro Area
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Sumter Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sumter Metro Area, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sumter Metro Area, SC
Laurence Manning Academy
8 miles, SE
Berea Junior Academy
8 miles, N
Westside Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
St Anne Catholic School
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Sumter Metro Area, SC
Morris College
11 miles, N
South Carolina State University
38 miles, SW
Claflin University
38 miles, SW
Coker University
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sumter Metro Area, SC
McLeod Health Clarendon
9 miles, SE
Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
9 miles, N
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
29 miles, E
Lake City Community Hospital
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sumter Metro Area, SC
Florence Regional Airport
42 miles, NE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
48 miles, W
Myrtle Beach International Airport
79 miles, E