Sumpter, Oregon
City · Population 207 · #218 in Oregon
About Sumpter
Set in the eastern part of Oregon, Sumpter is a tiny community, home to 207 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Sumpter holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 95 residents per square mile.
📰 Sumpter News Today
- This Beloved Oregon Restaurant Has a Train Running Through the Dining Room That Oregon Life · Aug 18
- Sumpter goes into High Fire Danger with restrictions in place Elkhorn Media Group · Jun 19
- Sumpter Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution | IQAir Asia Pacific IQAir · Jul 1
- No structures lost, but evacuation orders remain for Olive Butte Fire - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 12
- Company plans to spend $45M annually on mining operation near Sumpter Baker City Herald · May 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sumpter Unique
- The only place in America named Sumpter — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sumpter
- Carole's Mad Dog Restaurant & Saloon — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)207
Rank in state#218 of 240
Land area2.18 sq mi
Density95/sq mi
Coordinates44.7435, -118.1975