The Town FilesEast Sumter, South Carolina
Community in Sumter County · population 1,135 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.5
East Sumter is a community of 1,135 people in Sumter County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $72,900, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks hipper than 82% of South Carolina towns.
How East Sumter ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Sumter is worth $72,900, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Median rent is $1,327 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Sumter | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $937 |
| Median household income | — | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.2% | — |
Who lives in East Sumter
| People | East Sumter | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in East Sumter
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 32.8°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Sumter since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 15, 2007 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 17, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Sumter County since 1996
Sumter County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Sumter County
Sumter County had 35,179 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,273 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in East Sumter itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near East Sumter
- Mulberry, SC3.0 mi · 540 people · home $148,600
- South Sumter, SC3.9 mi · 1,989 people · home $69,900
- Sumter, SC6.0 mi · 43,463 people · home $199,100
- Mayesville, SC6.5 mi · 548 people · home $95,600
- Lakewood, SC7.2 mi · 2,810 people · home $294,200
- Cane Savannah, SC8.9 mi · 1,335 people · home $265,500
- Privateer, SC9.5 mi · 1,980 people · home $121,100
- Cherryvale, SC9.7 mi · 2,405 people · home $90,500
East Sumter questions
Is East Sumter, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Sumter scores better for retirees than 2% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 9%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in East Sumter?
The median owner-occupied home in East Sumter is valued at $72,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $1,327 a month.
What is the weather like in East Sumter?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does East Sumter get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Sumter since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2007. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- 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)