Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama. It incorporated in 1952. As of the 2020 census, Sumiton had a population of 2,444.

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Town numbers

ZIP code35148

Area code205

Living in Sumiton

Housing in Sumiton

$167K▼ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sumiton home is worth about $167,000, down 3.9% in a year, 31% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Sumiton

Safety Grade D

Sumiton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 88% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Sumiton 2.4

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Sumiton 40.4

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Sumiton

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Most working residents leave Sumiton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Birmingham (22%), Jasper (9%) and Dora (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Birmingham

22%

Jasper

Dora

Hoover

6%Work in townlive and work in Sumiton 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,218Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sumiton →

Health in Sumiton

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

2better than AL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 11.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityAL 13.9% · better 10%More adults with COPDAL 8% · worse

Care nearby

Walker Baptist Medical CenterJasper · 12.7 mi · ER

Whatley Health Svs @ SipseySipsey · 5.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sumiton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sumiton →

Natural hazards in Sumiton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Sumiton flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Sumiton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sumiton →

Climate in Sumiton

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Sumiton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 35°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

75° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Sumiton get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 11, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sumiton →

Schools in Sumiton

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School Grade C

The public schools Sumiton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictWalker CountySchools3

Sumiton Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–4 · 720 students Sumiton Middle School C+Middle · Grades 5–8 · 476 students Sumiton Christian SchoolOther · Grades PK–12 · 341 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.