The Town FilesSumrall, Mississippi
Town in Lamar County · population 1,765 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,800
- Household income
- $70,382
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 46.1
Sumrall is a town of 1,765 people in Lamar County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $206,800, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 99% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 83% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 80% of Mississippi towns.
How Sumrall ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sumrall is worth $206,800, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $70,382, which is more affordable than 49% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sumrall | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,800 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $950 | $820 |
| Median household income | $70,382 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Sumrall
| People | Sumrall | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 83.3% |
Weather in Sumrall
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sumrall since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 16, 2019 about 0.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 78 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2026.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4922: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Lamar County
Lamar County had 20,129 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,276 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Sumrall itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Sumrall
3 public schools with 2,057 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMRALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 943 | 14.1 |
| SUMRALL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 632 | 15.4 |
| SUMRALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 482 | 14.6 |
Towns near Sumrall
- Rawls Springs, MS9.4 mi · 1,202 people · home $88,900
- Arnold Line, MS11.2 mi · 2,333 people · home $157,900
- Oak Grove, MS11.7 mi · 1,758 people · home $221,700
- West Hattiesburg, MS12.2 mi · 6,006 people · home $213,700
- Glendale, MS14.2 mi · 1,681 people · home $158,400
- Hattiesburg, MS15.3 mi · 48,730 people · home $165,900
- Collins, MS16.0 mi · 2,342 people · home $84,200
- Petal, MS18.7 mi · 11,010 people · home $174,900
Sumrall questions
Is Sumrall, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sumrall scores better for retirees than 29% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 69%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Sumrall?
The median owner-occupied home in Sumrall is valued at $206,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,382, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Sumrall?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Sumrall get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sumrall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)