Sumter County, GA

Living in Sumter County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 21
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 13
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Schools 21
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Residents

30k Population -2.8k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black52%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$9.4k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
LP gas7%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sumter County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Sumter County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 3 0
Nov 56 4 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sumter County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding25
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sumter County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sumter County, GA

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Southland Academy
2 miles, N
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Oglethorpe Sda School
20 miles, NE
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Crisp Academy
22 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Sumter County, GA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sumter County, GA

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Airports

Airports near Sumter County, GA

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Columbus Airport
54 miles, NW
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