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Sumner, MS
Town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
Population
326
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
593
ZIP codes
0
Sumner and its ZIP codes
Sumner at a glance
- Sumner is about 9.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Sumner, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tallahatchie County. PPP loans are for Sumner.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,929
2,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $8,753 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sumner, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
384
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
57
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumner, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
24.0%
U.S. 12.1% +11.9 pts
Smoking
25.6%
U.S. 12.8% +12.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Sumner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WebbTown | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| TutwilerTown | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GlendoraVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| DrewCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LambertTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| CharlestonCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 19 mi | 18.8 |
| CrowderTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| RulevilleCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| LyonTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MarksCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Mound BayouCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| AlligatorTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| DuncanTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sumner, MS in?
- Sumner is in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Sumner, MS?
- About 326 people live in Sumner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sumner?
- Nearby places include Webb (2 mi), Tutwiler (4.9 mi), Dublin (10 mi), Glendora (11 mi), Drew (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023