Sumter, South Carolina

Population 40,628

Sumter is located in Sumter County, SC. The population is 40,628, making Sumter the largest city in Sumter County and the 8th largest city in the state of South Carolina.

There are 21 public schools in Sumter with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Sumter is high , and there are 38 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sumter is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sumter property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sumter include Cherryvale, Mulberry and Cane Savannah.

Sumter Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Crime Rate

55.68% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 273
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 121
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

30.93% Lower than national avg.
  • 38 offenders in Sumter
  • 9.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

164 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 27
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 126

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Sumter, SC and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Sumter's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
8 Private Schools

Berea Junior Academy

Grace Baptist Christian School

St Anne Catholic School

St Francis Xavier High School

Sumter Academy

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $652
  • 1 Bedroom: $745
  • 2 Bedrooms: $918
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,158
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,295

Zip Codes

29040 29150 29151 29152 29153 29154

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Environmental Hazards

164 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Sumter, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sumter, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Sumter, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.18°
  • February 49.43°
  • March 56.93°
  • April 65.75°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 81.72°
  • September 77.03°
  • October 65.37°
  • November 54.72°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sumter, SC

Earthquakes
Sumter, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sumter, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sumter, SC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sumter, SC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sumter, SC: $38,538

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sumter is 4.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.17%
White Collar - 56.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mick Mulvaney
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

36 Cemeteries view all

48 FCC Towers view all

12 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

4 Libraries view all

10 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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