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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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