Sumter County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 39 metrics

Rank among US counties

Sumter County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 161,283 (438th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 344th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (441st of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (526th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,763rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,470th of 3,094).

Population
161.3K
438th highest of 3,094
Density
289.6
453rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
23.8%
35th highest of 3,094
Area
557
1,833rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year862
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    39th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    45th of 2,916
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 267th of 2,916
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)20.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 276th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)32.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 344th of 2,916
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 375th of 2,916
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)35.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    441st of 3,094
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 400th of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    526th of 3,094
  10. Poverty Rate (%)9.71%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    722nd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year3,224
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,988th of 3,050
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$385,400
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,763rd of 3,092
  3. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,269
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,636th of 3,090
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)28.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,470th of 3,094
  5. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,002nd of 2,916
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,771st of 2,916
  7. Median Income$76,508
    Poorest Counties
    748th of 2,000
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,054th of 3,094
  9. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 897th of 2,916
  10. Median Household Income$76,508
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    748th of 3,093

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (75), weakest Economics (54). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Charlotte County, FL94% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  2. Flagler County, FL92% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Nassau County, FL91% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  4. Brevard County, FL90% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  5. Okaloosa County, FL90% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Sumter County, FL?
Sumter County, FL has a population of 161,283, 438th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Sumter County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Sumter County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 344th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (441st of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (526th of 3,094).
Where does Sumter County, FL rank worst?
Sumter County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,763rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,470th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Sumter County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Sumter County, FL on 39 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

39 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics