Sumter County , Georgia
Population: 29,174 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $41,877 Home $122,300 Rent $847/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 29,174 residents, Sumter County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Sumter County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$41,877
Median Income
household
$122,300
Home Value
median
$847/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $41,877 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,439 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 29,174 |
| Median Age | 37 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.9%
Obesity
15.1%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
41.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
No Physical Activity
19.2%
Depression
41.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 53.2 · 53th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
65.43
🌀 Hurricane
80.93
🔥 Wildfire
64.50
❄️ Winter Storm
15.15
🌍 Earthquake
63.96
☀️ Drought
95.52
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