About Sumner
Sumner, IA is a small town located in northeastern Iowa counting 2,032 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sumner is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 826 residents per square mile.
📰 Sumner News Today
- Steven Reuter Obituary (1928-2026) - Waverly, IA - Waverly Democrat Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Sumner Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 30
- Tell us what you think about a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 93 in the city of Sumner in Bremer County iowadot.gov · Mar 17
- Boil advisory issued after water main break in Sumner kwwl.com · Apr 6
- Shelley Rae Daringer Obituary Jun 3, 2026 lenmarkfh.com · Jun 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sumner Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Sumner — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sumner
- Sumner Family Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sumner
- Brooks/Lease Prairie · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cub Park reviews ★
- Cub Park U12 Soccer Field reviews ★
- North Woods Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sumner City Park reviews ★
- Sumner Family Aquatic Park reviews ★
- Veteran's Park reviews ★
- Water Tower Park reviews ★
- Wilson Grove Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sumner
- Durant Elementary School
- Sumner-Fredericksburg High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,032
Rank in state#162 of 940
Land area2.46 sq mi
Density826/sq mi
Coordinates42.8494, -92.0971