Sumner, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 2,036 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 
Males: 1,041  (51.2%)
Females: 995  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50674.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,091 (it was $33,417 in 2000)
Sumner:

$59,091
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,634 (it was $18,029 in 2000)

Sumner city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $111,231 (it was $68,700 in 2000)
Sumner:

$111,231
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,840; detached houses: $141,668; mobile homes: $12,690

Median gross rent in 2022: $576.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sumner: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.2%

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  • Races in Sumner, IA (2022)
    • 2,04895.2%White alone
    • 452.1%Two or more races
    • 251.2%Black alone
    • 170.8%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Sumner, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sumner is 278 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (59.8%), English (5.7%), Irish (5.6%), American (4.3%), Norwegian (2.9%), Swedish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/1/1894

Elevation: 1057 feet

Land area: 2.53 square miles.

Population density: 806 people per square mile   (low).

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15 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,629 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,675 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (27.7 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (137.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (236.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Westgate, IA (2.8 miles ),
Tripoli, IA (2.9 miles ),
Fredericksburg, IA (3.1 miles ),
Hawkeye, IA (3.1 miles ),
Frederika, IA (3.3 miles),
Randalia, IA (3.3 miles),
Readlyn, IA (3.5 miles ),
Maynard, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.85 N, Longitude: 92.10 W

Area code: 563

Distribution of median household income in Sumner, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sumner, IA in 2022
Sumner satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $218,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $218,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,000
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $236,900
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,700
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $206,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $213,900
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $251,700
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $274,700
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $113,700
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $126,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $96,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Sumner, IA residents
Average permit cost in Sumner, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Sumner, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.4%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.9%)
  • Food (10.1%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.8%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (12.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
  • Food (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Sumner, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (12.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)

Average climate in Sumner, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Sumner-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Sumner city center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/12/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sumner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 376.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 190.1 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 355.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 376.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 275.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 513.3 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 Bremer County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sumner topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Sumner:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 909 WEST FIRST STREET)
  • HILLCREST HOME (915 WEST FIRST STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Sumner:

  • SUNRISE GUEST HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREDERICKSBURG, IA)
  • MAPLE CREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FAYETTE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sumner:

  • Upper Iowa University (about 16 miles; Fayette, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 26 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 30 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 32 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Luther College (about 36 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 57 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 69 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public high school in Sumner:

  • SUMNER-FREDERICKSBURG HS (Location: 802 WEST SIXTH STREET, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Sumner:

  • DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 601 WEST FIFTH STREET, Grades: KG-5)

Library in Sumner:

  • SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $144,548; Location: 206 N RAILROAD ST; 26,996 books; 1,554 audio materials; 789 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 94 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sumner: Fredericksburg Farmers Cooperative Elevator (A), Meadowbrook Country Club (B), Sumner Fire Department (C), Sumner Emergency Medical Services Incorporated (D), Sumner Police Department (E), Sumner Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sumner include: Saint John Lutheran Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (D), Immaculate Conception Church (E), Faith Evangelical Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Union Mound Cemetery (1), Mount Calvary Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Sumner include: Koeberle Park (1), Water Tower Park (2), Cub Park (3), Mary Winks Park (4), Sumner City Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Sunset Motel (1012 West 1st Street).

Birthplace of: Randi Oakes - Actress active in the 1970s and 1980s, Les Tietje - Baseball player.

Bremer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
78 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
77 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Sumner (2011 data):

  • Northeast Security Bank: at 108 North Carpenter, branch established on 1888/01/01. Info updated 2008/04/04: Bank assets: $119.3 mil, Deposits: $95.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Independence Bancshares, Inc.
  • First State Bank: at 106 West First Street, branch established on 1900/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $106.1 mil, Deposits: $79.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Psb Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Sumner:

Marital status in Sumner, IA
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Sumner:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Sumner
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Sumner, IA (based on Bremer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,27423
Evangelical Protestant3,08022
Catholic2,5582
Other1401
None7,224-
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: 5
Bremer County:

2.11 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:

8.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bremer County:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bremer County:

13.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.4%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Sumner:

65.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Sumner:

27.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sumner:

12.1%
State:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Sumner:

30.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

69.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Sumner:

79.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sumner, IA Residents

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($4.91)
    Housing and Community Development: $10,000 ($4.91)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($2.46)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($1.96)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,282,000 ($1120.83)
    General - Other: $270,000 ($132.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $234,000 ($114.93)
    Police Protection: $227,000 ($111.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $226,000 ($111.00)
    Sewerage: $215,000 ($105.60)
    Water Utilities: $210,000 ($103.14)
    Regular Highways: $165,000 ($81.04)
    Libraries: $156,000 ($76.62)
    Financial Administration: $128,000 ($62.87)
    General Public Buildings: $46,000 ($22.59)
    Health - Other: $41,000 ($20.14)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($8.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($7.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $16,000 ($7.86)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($0.49)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $46,000 ($22.59)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $120,000 ($58.94)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Electric Utilities: $112,000 ($55.01)
    Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($0.49)
    Other - Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $961,000 ($472.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,456,000 ($715.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $235,000 ($115.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $92,000 ($45.19)
    Other: $19,000 ($9.33)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $32,000 ($15.72)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $85,000 ($41.75)
    Interest Earnings: $41,000 ($20.14)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($3.93)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.49)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,983,000 ($973.97)
    Water Utilities: $273,000 ($134.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $265,000 ($130.16)
    Other: $4,000 ($1.96)
  • Tax - Property: $1,032,000 ($506.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $195,000 ($95.78)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,138,000 ($2032.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,766,000 ($1849.71)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $432,000 ($212.18)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($29.47)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,473,000 ($1705.80)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $499,000 ($245.09)

Businesses in Sumner, IA

  • Subway: 1
  • True Value: 1
  • U.S. Cellular: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Sumner:

  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sumner:

  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KCZE (95.1 FM; NEW HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KVIK (104.7 FM; DECORAH, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)
  • KQMG-FM (95.3 FM; INDEPENDENCE, IA; Owner: KEENE OF IOWA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sumner:

  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
Sumner fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Sumner fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 2019 09:33 PM, Sr-Hwy 93, Lat: 42.847394, Lon: -92.116661, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 26, 1995 10:20 PM, 13th St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 41Number of bridges
  • 335ft / 102mTotal length
  • 13,378Total average daily traffic
  • 1,119Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,378Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sumner, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 111990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sumner, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Sumner)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Sumner, IA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sumner)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: WALTER M601E-11 (751 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 401KR, N401KR, N-401KR, Serial Number: 401-0813, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 05/10/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/28/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Kyle E Rich Inc, 14500 X Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 481Y, N481Y, N-481Y, Serial Number: 126, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 05/09/2013
    Registrant (Corporation): Kyle E Rich Inc, 14500 X Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 5003C, N5003C, N-5003C, Serial Number: 502B-0396, Airworthiness Date: 11/27/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 12/06/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Kyle E Rich Inc, 14500 X Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8219G, N8219G, N-8219G, Serial Number: 177RG0119, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 02/12/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Whealy Enterprises LLC, 914 E 13th St, Sumner, IA 50674
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85397, N85397, N-85397, Serial Number: 7AC-4137, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 12/08/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Kyle E Rich Inc, 14500 X Ave, Sumner, IA 50674

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 28 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Sumner, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (52.8%), and Structure Fires (29.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Sumner, IA
    • 9352.8%Outside Fires
    • 5229.5%Structure Fires
    • 2614.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Sumner, IA
Most common first names in Sumner, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3380.5 years
Henry2780.6 years
John2277.4 years
Helen2080.9 years
Emma1890.0 years
Walter1877.7 years
Ernest1778.5 years
Ella1788.4 years
Mary1787.1 years
Minnie1685.9 years
Most common last names in Sumner, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Buhr2982.9 years
Meyer2776.5 years
Westendorf1884.7 years
Nuss1481.7 years
Smith1471.7 years
Leyh1380.8 years
Johnson1377.5 years
Niemann1379.9 years
Schwake1180.2 years
Meier1179.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sumner, IA
  • 82.2%Utility gas
  • 13.7%Electricity
  • 1.5%Wood
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sumner, IA
  • 47.7%Utility gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 12.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sumner compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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