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Sumner, IA

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Population
2,022
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,060 ft
Median Home Value
$118,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$902/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,854
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sumner

Sitting on the eastern edge of Bremer County, Sumner offers a relaxed, small-town pace backed by a surprisingly strong local job base. Its downtown features a tidy Main Street along Highway 93, anchored by local shops and longtime employers like Life Line Emergency Vehicles, which builds ambulances right in town. With quiet neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and an easy drive to bigger hubs like Waverly, it is a comfortable place to settle into if you are looking for rural charm and everyday convenience.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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