About Sumter
Sumter is located in the heart of South Carolina and enjoys a moderate climate with mild winters. The average winter temperature is 45°F, and the average summer temperature is 81°F. Sumter, South Carolina is approximately 2 hours from the beaches and approximately 2 hours from the mountains.

Sumter County's population is almost 107,000 and with the scheduled expansion of Shaw Air Force Base the projected population in 2010 will exceed 115,000

Sumter County's other municipalities are Pinewood, Wedgefield, Rembert and Mayesville.

Sumter is home to Shaw Air Force Base, which provides us with that ever-present feeling of freedom and patriotism. Many military leaders, after traveling the entire world, have chosen to make Sumter their home.

Sumter is home to Swan Lake Iris Gardens, featuring an outstanding collection of beautiful Japanese Iris, as well as all eight known species of swans. Each year in May, Swan Lake hosts the world-famous Iris Festival. In addition to Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, there are 22 parks in the city and two parks in the county. In addition to our natural beauty, Sumter excels in arts and cultural amenities. Outdoor festivals, concerts, street dances, sidewalk art shows, theatrical performances, and year-round golf and tennis are just a few of the activities that make Sumter second to none in community involvement. Whatever your interests are Sumter, SC is sure to have something for you.

Named in the "Top 10 Places to Retire" by Retirement Lifestyles magazine

Forbes magazine ranked Sumter 44th best small metropolitan area in the nation to do business and advance a career.

Southern Business & Development magazine listed Sumter as one of the "25 Greatest Locations in the South You've Never Heard Of."

Industry Week magazine named Sumter a "World Class Community".

Money magazine listed Sumter as one of the top 200 places to live.

Ranked #12 in "Best in America" by Golf Digest magazine.