Sumner is a small town of 406 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $59,250
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sumner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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
Index: 88.6
Sumner's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sumner costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sumner, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sumner's violent crime rate is 76.3 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.3 /100k
Property Crime
712.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sumner is served primarily by SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sumner, NE
National Avg
School District
SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sumner sees average highs of 38.0°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 24.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Sumner's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sumner roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $854/month.
Sumner's violent crime rate is 76.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sumner are operated by SUMNER-EDDYVILLE-MILLER SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sumner, NE has a population of 406, a median household income of $59,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sumner averages 38.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.1 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sumner, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68878.
The population of Sumner, Nebraska is 406 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sumner: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income $59,250, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
