East SumterSC
A town of 943.
Is East Sumter a good place to live?
9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in East Sumter, below both the South Carolina town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). East Sumter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
East Sumter has shrunk 16% from 2010 to 2020
1,343 counted in 2010 and 1,135 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Moving to East Sumter: who provides what
East Sumter is unincorporated, so Sumter County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Sumter.
In East Sumter, expect mild winters and hot summers
East Sumter has mild winters and warm summers. At 91°F, East Sumter’s July high is close to South Carolina’s towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of East Sumter
Most working residents leave East Sumter for work: only 1% work in town. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in East Sumter. The top destinations are Sumter (29%), Columbia (7%) and Florence (2%).
| East Sumter | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
East Sumter stands out in South Carolina and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
37% of East Sumter adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 170 in South Carolina we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than East Sumter. 21% of East Sumter adults report frequent mental distress.
| East Sumter | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 15% | 12% |
| What stands out | East Sumter | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 39.7% | 13.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in East Sumter
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 2015, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in East Sumter.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median home in East Sumter sells for about $181K
The median rent in East Sumter is $1,327 a month.
| East Sumter | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,327 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about East Sumter
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of East Sumter
About 5 of every 100 East Sumter residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Carolina.
943 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About East Sumter
CDP in South Carolina, United States
East Sumter is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,220 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 144 ft
Questions about East Sumter
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Sumter, SC a good place to live?
East Sumter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.