Cost of living in Sumter County, AL
Population 12,020 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sumter County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sumter County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sumter County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sumter County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sumter County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Sumter County
State and local tax rates for Alabama.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Sumter County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sumter County
What it costs to live in Sumter County each month.
- Rent $713
- Energy $237
- Water $55
- Groceries $306
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $197
- State tax $87
- Rent $918
- Energy $284
- Water $65
- Groceries $507
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $315
- State tax $155
- Rent $1,109
- Energy $356
- Water $75
- Groceries $769
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $315
- State tax $155
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sumter County?
In Sumter County, AL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $713 per month, a two-bedroom averages $918 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,109 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sumter County?
In Sumter County, AL, the average household income is $37,981 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $21,670 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sumter County?
The estimated cost of living in Sumter County, AL is approximately $2,395 per month for a single person, $3,528 for a couple, $5,849 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sumter County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sumter County, AL is 9.24%, which includes the Alabama state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 5.24%.
Is Sumter County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sumter County, AL would need approximately $2,395 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $37,981 per year ($3,165 per month). Sumter County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sumter County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sumter County, AL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sumter County?
The average home value in Sumter County, AL is $84,100, with average annual property taxes of $297, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sumter County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP