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Sumter, SC vs Ruston, LA

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- People living in Ruston are 5.3% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Sumter
 Sumter, SCRuston, LAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock51.1%49.4%
 Baptist23.0%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Catholic1.8%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.9%2.1%
 Lutheran0.3%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Methodist14.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.9%1.7%
 Other Christian8.9%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.7%0.9%
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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