Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Restaurant at Second Mill
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) C-
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Sumter County Museum
Museum
Riley Park
Stadium
W.H. Neal-Iola Jones Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Gamecock Lanes
Bowling Alley
Beacon Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (34) F
The Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Shuckers Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Palmetto Subs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Market Place Spirits
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Crossfit Sumter
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
BI-LO
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jenkins Center
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Eastwood Park
Park
Birnie Center
Park
Riley Field
Park
Crosswell Drive Park
Park
Little League Park
Park
Swan Lake Bland Garden
Park
Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Park
Swan Lake Playground
Park
Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Julia Lester Dillon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Palmetto Park
Park
Memorial Stadium
Park
Shops (45) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Corner Pantry
Convenience Store
Beauty 4 U
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sumter Mall
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
Trimline Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tama & Company Hair Skin Nails
Beauty
3:16 Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Fabric & More Outlet
Fabric
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Tangles Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Jewelry Wholesale
Fashion
Gel Nails
Beauty
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Simpson's Hardware & Sports
Home Improvement
Gift Garden
Gift Shop
Big Lots
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Brown's Furniture & Bedding
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Sumter.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Sumter is 93/100 - which is equal to South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Sumter crime rates are 4,102 per 100k, which is 47% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
3,220 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
882 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Sumter is $40,760 - which is 13% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$40,760
F
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
City-County Law Enforcement Center
Police
Prisma Health Toumey Hospital
Hospital
Sumter County EMS
Ambulance Station
Fire Department HQ
Fire Station
Sumter Law Enforcement
Police
South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 1 Post A
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sunshine Dental
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing B+

Sumter home prices are $131,800 - which is 8% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$131,800
D-
Home Appreciation Rate
-2%
C-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools D-

The Sumter graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (23) C-
St Anne Catholic School
Trinity Day School
Crosswell Drive Elementary
Berea Junior Academy
Lemira Elementary
Bates Middle
Willow Drive Elementary
Wilder Elementary
Alice Drive Middle
Alice Drive Elementary
Millwood Elementary
Kingsbury Elementary
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Westside Christian Academy
St James Lutheran School
Wilson Hall
High Schools (6) F
St Francis Xavier High School
Sumter High
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Wilson Hall
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ratings F

Sumter has an overall rating of 32% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes
F
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Sumter Area Facts

  • Sumter has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Sumter crime rates are 47% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Sumter is equal to the South Carolina average
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City of Sumter 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 29, 2022) I lived in sumter for years and it’s horrible i’ve lived near south bronx for years and i have heard and seen way more shootings in sumter and the southern hospitality is a myth in this city everyone is so rude and violent i hate going to gas stations in this town because i a ...Read More m in fear that a shooting, fight or robbery will occur from my experience and the amount of kids and gangs on these streets is sad. The sad part is the majority of cities in South carolina aren’t much different. Now if you want to enjoy south carolina to pretty much any city in greenville county. Greenville and Simpsonville are perfect examples also mauldin. But the Sumter just isn’t it. It really made me appreciate New york city a lot more Read Less
Terrible City to Live 0 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) I Grew up here my whole life and it’s just terrible the crime is bad, the school system is bad i am looking forward to leaving as soon as possible ...Read More Read Less
Stay Away From There 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) Terrible place to raise a child and the crime rate is really high if you can stay away from there not the best pace to be ...Read More Read Less
Sumter, SC - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Sumter is a town that is full of beautiful homes and families. It's a town where I would want to raise my children. I visited the area after graduating college for a business trip, and it was nothing but pleasant. There aren't as many large businesses as you might find in other c ...Read More ities, but highways like 401 and 378 take you to the cities that have numerous job opportunities.

While walking around the town, I noticed that there are quite a few parks. People enjoy sitting outside on their porches or on park benches to take in the sights and the sounds of nature. Manchester State Forest is a beautiful area to explore with trails for the novice and those who are a bit more seasoned at hiking. I enjoyed walking my dog in some of the parks while living in Sumter for a short time because my hometown doesn't have many opportunities like that. The school system in Sumter seems like it's above-average with buildings that appear to be almost new and teachers who seem to truly care about the students. Read Less
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Stay Away From There 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 22, 2020) Terrible place to raise a child and the crime rate is really high if you can stay away from there not the best pace to be ...Read More Read Less
Sumter, SC - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Sumter is a town that is full of beautiful homes and families. It's a town where I would want to raise my children. I visited the area after graduating college for a business trip, and it was nothing but pleasant. There aren't as many large businesses as you might find in other c ...Read More ities, but highways like 401 and 378 take you to the cities that have numerous job opportunities.

While walking around the town, I noticed that there are quite a few parks. People enjoy sitting outside on their porches or on park benches to take in the sights and the sounds of nature. Manchester State Forest is a beautiful area to explore with trails for the novice and those who are a bit more seasoned at hiking. I enjoyed walking my dog in some of the parks while living in Sumter for a short time because my hometown doesn't have many opportunities like that. The school system in Sumter seems like it's above-average with buildings that appear to be almost new and teachers who seem to truly care about the students. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sumter? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Jenkins Center
      Memorial Park
      Eastwood Park
      Birnie Center
      Riley Field

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Sumter County Museum
      Riley Park
      W.H. Neal-Iola Jones Fine Arts Center
      Gamecock Lanes
      Beacon Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      The Tavern
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sumter? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Sumter.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Sumter a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Prisma Health Toumey Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors