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Sumner, IL


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Sumner, Illinois

Sumner, Illinois, in Lawrence county, is 54 miles N of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 116 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 1,022.

The People and Families of Sumner

In Sumner, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sumner live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumner had a median family income of $36,667.

Sumner Housing

In Sumner, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Residential property taxes remain low i Sumner.

Commuting

In Sumner, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

Sumner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySumner Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySumner Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sumner, IL

Comparing Sumner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built21
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