Why visit Sumrall
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 6 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Sumrall
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About Sumrall
Sumrall is a town in Lamar County, Mississippi. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Also known as the "Pine Town". As of the 2020 census, Sumrall had a population of 1,765.
From the Wikipedia article Sumrall, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
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Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging1
History
Sumrall was one of many new towns incorporated along the Mississippi Central Railroad during the first decade of the 20th century. Prior to the arrival of the railroad, founder Daniel Sumrall operated a grist mill along Mill Creek. In 1890, the federal government established a post office in the community and named it Sumrall. The J. J. Newman Company, headed by Fenwick Peck, chose the site as the location for a large sawmill. Situated in the heart of South Mississippi's pine belt, the location was ideal for just such a large mill. Evidence of the quality of timber in the area is supported by a prize-winning short leaf pine displayed at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. The tree was 160 feet tall, measured 20 feet in circumference and was 6 feet eight inches in diameter. With the arrival of the railroad, the town grew quickly and petitioned for incorporation as a town; this wish was granted by the Mississippi Legislature on October 6, 1902. Some early residents wanted to change the name of the town because, although Daniel Sumrall was a native of Perry County in Mississippi, he had served in the Civil War as a Union soldier. The federal government had the final choice in the matter and, as they refused to change the name of the post office, any change in the name of the city would have been meaningless.
From the History section of Sumrall, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Sumrall
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 34°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 38°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 44°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 70°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 53°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 37°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Collins (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lamar County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-28: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Rawls Springs 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Arnold Line 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Glendale 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Hattiesburg 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Collins 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Petal 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Columbia 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Purvis 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Ellisville 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Laurel 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mississippi Central Railroad Passenger Train, Sumrall, Mississippi (circa early 1900s), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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