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Sumner, IA
City in Bremer County, Iowa.
Population
2,106
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
857
ZIP codes
0
Sumner and its ZIP codes
Sumner at a glance
- Sumner is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 162nd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $58,854 a year, 22% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Sumner, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sumner, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,854
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,045), Irish Americans (413), Norwegian Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bremer County. PPP loans are for Sumner.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,979
9,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,726
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,362 per person
How people get to work
Sumner, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumner, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumner, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Sumner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestgateCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| TripoliCity | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| FredericksburgCity | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| HawkeyeCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RandaliaCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| FrederikaCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ReadlynCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MaynardCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| WaucomaCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| FairbankCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| FayetteCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| LawlerCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| OelweinCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| West UnionCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| St. LucasCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| DenverCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sumner, IA in?
- Sumner is in Bremer County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sumner, IA?
- About 2,106 people live in Sumner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sumner?
- Nearby places include Westgate (7.6 mi), Tripoli (8.6 mi), Fredericksburg (9.4 mi), Hawkeye (9.7 mi), Randalia (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023