Living in Sumter County, South Carolina

Sumter County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 107,480, part of the Sumter, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Sumter, Mayesville, Pinewood.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,040/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $178K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Sumter County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.