Living in Sumner, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sumner · Census data 2020–2024

Sumner has 68 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $45,000 (36% lower than the Missouri median).

Sumner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sumner at a glance

Population
68
Median age
54.2State: 39
Median household income
$45,000State: $70,702
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Average commute
38 min

Is Sumner a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 2.9%.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 38 minutes.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Sumner median household income

The median household income in Sumner is $45,000 and the income per person is $27,379. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Sumner$45,000
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Sumner: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
70
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
54.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.13

54.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sumner has many vacation and second homes.

Sumner demographics

Population
68
Median age
54.2
Under 18
17.6%
65 and older
25%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sumner ›

Education in Sumner

10.4% of adults 25 and older in Sumner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sumner10.4%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sumner

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
38 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
88%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.1%

Sumner vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sumner68$45,000——
Hale525$51,875$84,100$495
Mendon194$75,313$175,000$750
Meadville480$73,571$130,800$610
Laclede301$56,875$62,500$356
Wheeling157$42,500$87,000$738
Brookfield4,144$53,000$102,100$711
Tina177$52,500$92,100—
Bosworth202$46,923$40,000$842

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Living in Sumner: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sumner, MO?

The median household income in Sumner is $45,000, 36% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Sumner, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 38 minutes.

What is the median age in Sumner?

The median age in Sumner is 54.2 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Sumner?

The average commute to work in Sumner is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sumner?

The unemployment rate in Sumner is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sumner?

10.4% of adults in Sumner have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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