Sumter County Profile


County Seat: Bushnell
Nearest MSA: Orlando-Kissimmee MSA & T
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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Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352
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
Average Temperature High Low
January: 70 48
July: 90 72
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation 53
Average Annual Rain Days 107
(2010)
In-Migration 6,903
Out-Migration 3,269
Net-Migration 3,634
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force 33,898
Labor Force % of County Population 36.3
Number in County Unemployed 3,128
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
N/D = No Data Sumter Florida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment 19,830 7,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining 1.7%
Construction 7.6% 5.0%
Manufacturing 4.7% 4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 17.6% 21.2%
Information 0.2% 1.9%
Financial Activities 3.6% 6.6%
Professional & Business Services 3.9% 14.8%
Education & Health Services 12.7%
Leisure & Hospitality 20.8% 13.2%
Other Services 2.3% 3.3%
Public administration 11.1% 6.6%
Unclassified 0.0% 0.0%

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
Sumter Florida
2007 $27,541 $39,449
2008 $29,699 $40,133
2009 $30,259 $38,965
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 Interstates I-75
Federal Highways US-301
State Highways SR-44, SR-50, SR-471, Florida Turnpike
Railroads CSX Transportation
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service: Orlando International Airport
# Runways 3
Longest Paved Runway(ft.) 12005
General Aviation Airports Leesburg Regional, Ocala Municipal
Local Deep Water Port Tampa Port Authority
Miles to Closest Port 53
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government 6.3200
Schools 6.4970
Special 0.0000
Total 12.8170
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option) 1.00
Federal Enterprise Zone No
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax 5.5%
Personal Income Tax 0.0%
Retail Sales Tax 6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • City of Bushnell
  • SECO
  • Progress Energy
Telephone Companies:
  • Sprint
  • AT&T
Water & Sewer Companies:
  • City of Bushnell
  • City of Wildwood
  • Little Sumter Utilities
  • Lake Panasoffkee Water Association
  • North Sumter Utilities
Exisiting Industrial Zoned Land Yes
Number of Acres 3,732
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 710
Industrial Parks Yes
Number of Acres 1,632
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel 645
Foreign Trade Zones No
Zone Number(s)
Public
Schools		 Teachers Enrollments
Totals: 11 562 7,626
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
Vocational/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
Cost of Living
Price Level Index, (2010)
Florida State Average = 100
Sample
2008 95.46
2009 95.34
2010 96.39
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)

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