What are the schools like in Sumner, MO?

School district data for Sumner is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sumner?

The median household income in Sumner, MO is $54,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sumner, MO?

Sumner has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

Sumner, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Sumner, MO?

Sumner has a violent crime rate of 336.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 592.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sumner, MO a Good Place to Live?

Sumner is a small town of 97 in Missouri, with a median household income of $54,375 .

Strengths: Sumner stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sumner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sumner city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sumner metro area.

Metric	Sumner, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sumner's violent crime rate is 336.7 per 100,000 residents — 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

336.7 /100k

Property Crime

592.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sumner, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sumner sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sumner, MO
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sumner, MO	National Avg
Population	97	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hale, MO 6 mi Mendon, MO 7 mi Meadville, MO 10 mi Rothville, MO 10 mi Laclede, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Sumner

Sumner, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

64681

Sumner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sumner, MO affordable or expensive?

Sumner has a median home value of $55,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $54,375.

What is the crime rate in Sumner, MO?

Sumner's violent crime rate is 336.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 592.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sumner?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sumner, MO a good place to live?

Sumner, MO has a population of 97, a median household income of $54,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sumner?

Sumner averages 36.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sumner?

Sumner, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64681.

What is the population of Sumner?

The population of Sumner, Missouri is 97 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sumner?

Key numbers for living in Sumner: median home $55,000, median household income $54,375, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sumner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.