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Sumter County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352
Largest Cities:1 Wildwood
2 Bushnell
3 Webster
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................180
Orlando...................................49
Tampa...................................58
Jacksonville...................................119
Miami...................................233
Atlanta...................................377
Chicago...................................962
Dallas...................................918
New York...................................950
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Sumter
1980:24,272
1990:31,577
2010:93,420
2020(p):130,900
2040(p):207,100
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Sumter Florida
2007$27,541$39,449
2008$29,699$40,133
2009$30,259$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:7048
July:9072
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................107
(2010)
In-Migration6,903
Out-Migration3,269
Net-Migration 3,634
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force33,898
Labor Force % of County Population36.3
Number in County Unemployed3,128
Unemployment Rate9.2%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataSumterFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment19,8307,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining1.7%1.2%
Construction7.6%5.0%
Manufacturing4.7%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities17.6%21.2%
Information0.2%1.9%
Financial Activities3.6%6.6%
Professional & Business Services3.9%14.8%
Education & Health Services12.7%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality20.8%13.2%
Other Services2.3%3.3%
Public administration11.1%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$32,738
Construction$38,265
Education & Health Services$40,038
Financial Activities$37,347
Information$43,591
Leisure & Hospitality$17,212
Manufacturing$38,690
Natural Resources & Mining$26,398
Other Services$25,578
Professional & Business Services$35,439
Public administration$53,836
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$23,077
Unclassified$2,600
Major Private Sector Employers

Coleman Federal Prison
Business Line: Federal Corrections
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,004

Sumter District Schools
Business Line: Public Education
Number of Employees..................................................... 815

The Villages
Business Line: Housing Construction
Number of Employees..................................................... 700

Sumter Correctional Institute
Business Line: Corrections
Number of Employees..................................................... 500

T&D Concrete
Business Line: Concrete
Number of Employees..................................................... 460

Sumter County Government
Business Line: Government
Number of Employees..................................................... 437

Villages Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 367

Lake Sumter Community College
Business Line: Education
Number of Employees..................................................... 365

Wal-Mart Superstore
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 340

Sumter Electric Cooperative
Business Line: Energy
Number of Employees..................................................... 300
Federal InterstatesI-75
Federal HighwaysUS-301
State HighwaysSR-44, SR-50, SR-471, Florida Turnpike
RailroadsCSX Transportation
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Orlando International Airport
# Runways3
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)12005
General Aviation AirportsLeesburg Regional, Ocala Municipal

Local Deep Water PortTampa Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port53
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government6.3200
Schools6.4970
Special0.0000
Total12.8170
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • City of Bushnell
  • SECO
  • Progress Energy

    • Natural Gas Companies:
  • none listed

    • Telephone Companies:
  • Sprint
  • AT&T
  • Bright House Networks

    • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Bushnell
  • City of Wildwood
  • Little Sumter Utilities
  • Lake Panasoffkee Water Association
  • North Sumter Utilities


    • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres3,732
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel710

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres1,632
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel645

    Foreign Trade ZonesNo
    Zone Number(s)
    Public
    Schools    		TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:115627,626

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • University of South Florida
  • St. Leo University
  • University of Central Florida

    • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Lake Sumter Community College

    • Technical Schools:
  • Lake County Vo-Tech Center
  • Sumter County Adult Vocational Center
  • Withlacoochee Technical Institute

    • Other Schools:
  • Excel Alternatives
  • Sumter County Adult Center
  • Exceptional Student Center

    • Local Radio Stations:
  • WKFL 1170 AM








    • Local Television Stations:
  • VNN Network








    • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Daily Sun
  • Sumter County Times
  • Sumter Sun
    		•

    Number of Banks:10

    Number of Savings and Loans:1

    Number of Credit Unions:1
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200895.46
    200995.34
    201096.39
    Medical Services:
  • Brooksville Regional Hospital
  • Citrus Memorial Hospital
  • Columbia Dade City Hospital
  • Leesburg Regional Medical Center
  • South Lake Hospital
  • The Villages Regional Medical Center

    • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Croom Wildlife Management Area
  • Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area
  • The Baird Unit (Hunting)
  • The Richloam Wildlife Management Area
  • Withlacoochee State Trail

    • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Cypress House
  • Dade Battlefield State Historic Site
  • Sumter County Farmers Market
  • The Florida National Cemetery
  • Veranda House

    • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Bushnell Fall Festival (October)
  • Dade Battle Reenactment (December)
  • L.P. Halloween in the Park
  • Spring Festival (March)
  • Sumter County Fair (March)

    • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com