Sumner, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 80 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -43.7%
Males: 37  (46.4%)
Females: 43  (53.6%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64681

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,460 (it was $14,792 in 2000)
Sumner:

$53,460
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,009 (it was $21,025 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $61,013 (it was $30,300 in 2000)
Sumner:

$61,013
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,133; detached houses: $152,012; mobile homes: $41,739
March 2022 cost of living index in Sumner: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.6%

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    • 66.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (43.3%), English (3.3%), Scottish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1882

Elevation: 682 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 310 people per square mile   (very low).

Sumner, Missouri map

3 residents are foreign born (2.1% North America).

This town:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sumner town:

0.7% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (69.1 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (80.8 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (328.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hale, MO (2.5 miles ),
Mendon, MO (2.7 miles ),
Meadville, MO (3.1 miles ),
Rothville, MO (3.1 miles),
Laclede, MO (3.1 miles ),
Triplett, MO (3.4 miles),
Wheeling, MO (3.4 miles ),
Brookfield, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.66 N, Longitude: 93.24 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Wild Goose Capital of the World

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Sumner, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sumner, MO in 2022

Sumner satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Sumner, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (21.2%)
  • Apparel (15.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (33.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (33.3%)
  • Truck transportation (33.3%)
  • Construction (0.0%)
  • Food (0.0%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (25.9%)
  • Apparel (18.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Sumner, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (18.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (18.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Computer specialists (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (66.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (33.3%)
  • Financial managers (0.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (22.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (14.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.4%)
  • Computer specialists (7.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)

Average climate in Sumner, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Sumner-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Sumner town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 tornado 17.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sumner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 380% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 300.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 344.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 299.5 miles away from Sumner center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 299.5 miles away from Sumner center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 264.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 292.8 miles away from Sumner center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chariton County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sumner topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sumner:

  • PERSHING HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PERSHING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PARKVIEW MEADOWS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • BROOKFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF BROOKFIELD (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • MCLARNEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BROOKFIELD, MO)
  • PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MARCELINE, MO)

Airports located in Sumner:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sumner:

  • Moberly Area Community College (about 46 miles; Moberly, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,977)
  • Truman State University (about 51 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • State Fair Community College (about 67 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 68 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Columbia College (about 69 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 70 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Grantham University (about 81 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Sumner Community Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: J. William Fulbright - (1905-1995), former Senator from Arkansas.

Chariton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sumner:

Marital status in Sumner, MO
  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Sumner:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sumner, MO (based on Chariton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,40511
Catholic2,1355
Mainline Protestant1,24818
Black Protestant2783
None1,765-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Chariton County:

11.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.1%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.0%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

25.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Sumner:

28.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sumner:

50.0%
State:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Sumner:

6.5
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Sumner:

50.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

50.0%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Sumner:

80.0%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sumner, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$6,832
Sewerage 0$0 1$5,332
Totals for Government 0$0 6$12,164

Sumner government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $17,000 ($212.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($137.50)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($100.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($287.50)

Sumner government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($212.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($150.00)
    Other: $1,000 ($12.50)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($25.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($62.50)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($175.00)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($100.00)

Sumner government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $184,000 ($2300.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sumner:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KFMZ (1470 AM; 0 kW; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sumner:

  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KCHI-FM (98.5 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: DANIEL D. LEATHERMAN)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KZBK (96.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: BEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KULH (105.9 FM; WHEELING, MO; Owner: RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • K218BQ (91.5 FM; BROOKFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

Sumner fatal accident list:

Mar 13, 2003 06:50 PM, Sr-139, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 213ft / 65.2mTotal length
  • $1,028,000Total costs
  • 1,268Total average daily traffic
  • 196Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,567Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sumner, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sumner, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Justin D Dehnert, Mo7002 Sumner (Lat: 39.655556 Lon: -93.244722), Type: 59.0, Structure height: 29041 m, Overall height: 59 m, Registrant: 1 Source Towers, LLC, Justin@1swllc.Com, , New P-ort Richey, Phone: (813) 527-3830

  • Justin D Dehnert, Mo7002 Sumner (Lat: 39.655556 Lon: -93.244722), Type: 59.0, Structure height: 29041 m, Overall height: 59 m, Registrant: 1 Source Towers, LLC, Justin@1swllc.Com, , New P-ort Richey, Phone: (813) 527-3830


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Swan Lake Conservation Area (Lat: 39.640028 Lon: -93.216583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 27 m, Call Sign: KZB281, Licensee ID: L00007065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.270 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.345 MHz, 159.360 MHz, 151.160 MHz, 151.190 MHz, 151.220 MHz, 151.265 MHz, 151.325 MHz, 151.355 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 07/20/1999, Expiration Date: 07/20/2004, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2001, Certifier: E John Alberts, Registrant: State Of Missouri, Information Technology Services Section - Telecommunications, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, Phone: (573) 751-4115, Fax: (573) 751-4865, Email:

  • Jct State Tt Go W 1 Mi Then S 1/4 Mi E Side (Lat: 39.670583 Lon: -93.194639), Call Sign: KUD248,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.6000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/1998, Expiration Date: 11/04/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2002, Registrant: Dale C Patton, Rural Route 1, Sumner, MO 64681


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: K0UOP, Grant Date: 03/20/1996, Expiration Date: 03/20/2006, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2001, Registrant: James W Woody, 317 Oak St, Sumner, MO 64681

  • Call Sign: K0MMO, Previous Call Sign: KC0KAN, Licensee ID: L00744091, Grant Date: 01/30/2019, Expiration Date: 02/03/2029, Certifier: Keith M Crosby, Registrant: Keith M Crosby, 104 Oak St, Sumner, MO 64681


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sumner, MO
  • 47.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.1%Electricity
  • 11.1%Wood
  • 5.6%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sumner, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sumner compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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