SumnerMI
A town of 1,858. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Sumner stand out
The 2 things Sumner does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Sumner for work
Where Sumner’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Sumner’s report card
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Sumner
Most working residents leave Sumner for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alma (16%), Mount Pleasant (6%) and Ithaca (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Sumner beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Sumner | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 17.4% | 14.6% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Sumner has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Sumner home is worth about $213K
The typical Sumner home is worth about $213,000, up 10.2% in a year, 20% below the Michigan typical home.
Typical home value
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
1.1% of Sumner is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paul Hubscher Park | 0.7 mi | 79 |
| 2. Sumner Centennial Park | — | 13 |
| 3. Elm Hall Park | — | 2 |
About Sumner
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Sumner Township is a civil township of Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,863 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,863
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 778 ft
Sumner’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Sumner.