City profile
Sumter, SC
Sumter County · Population 43,053
Sumter is a town in Sumter County, SC with about 43,053 residents and a typical home value near $199,000. It is 37 miles from Columbia, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
46°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
221
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$199,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,173
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Earthquake, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
75 mi to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 52% Democratic / 47% Republican
Community
Population
43,053
Black population
46.4%
County
Sumter County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 43,053 residents
- Typical home value about $199,000
- 37 miles from Columbia, SC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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