Living in Sumter
Sumter is a large place in South Carolina, United States, home to 40,816 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 24%, #1,712 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 34%, #4,034 of 12,111), rural value seekers (top 47%, #8,402 of 18,063).
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- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 54 min and sets around 23:17; in late June it sets around 2:36.
How Sumter ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 28 | #10,585 of 11,898 | #112 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #4,733 of 9,771 | #58 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,178 of 8,006 | #73 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #5,456 of 6,237 | #66 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,213 of 9,474 | #48 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #8,178 of 9,474 | #67 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,928 of 10,762 | #37 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,712 of 7,271 | #8 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,720 of 8,006 | #35 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #4,034 of 12,111 | #34 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 23 | #6,147 of 7,271 | #62 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 30 | #8,555 of 9,474 | #78 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #8,597 of 18,063 | #118 of 270 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #12,980 of 16,523 | #147 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,402 of 18,063 | #131 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #9,270 of 16,523 | #55 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #7,721 of 21,167 | #60 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #6,602 of 12,111 | #35 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #10,057 of 12,111 | #114 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Camden (South Carolina) 44 km
- Lugoff 47 km
- Lake City (South Carolina) 54 km
- Hartsville (South Carolina) 56 km
- Woodfield 56 km
- Dentsville 59 km
- Oak Grove (South Carolina, 8,183 residents) 60 km
- Darlington (South Carolina) 60 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.