Sumas, Washington

About Sumas

Sumas is a small town in northern Washington counting 1,683 people who proudly call it home.

Sumas holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,145 residents per square mile.

📰 Sumas News Today

• Sumas Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Center in Sumas closing after July 10 My Bellingham Now · Jul 8
• Ernest James White Obituary (2026) - Sumas, WA - Moles Farewell Tributes & Crematory – Bayview Chapel Legacy obituary · Jun 22
• 2026 NWKA Burly Products Super Cup Rd. 10 | Sumas, WA | Sunday - Qualifying Tui Uk Summer Booking Revenue (REiouHMrBq) Mshale · Aug 8
• Heavy rainfall elevates flood threat across western Washington MyNorthwest.com · Mar 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sumas Unique

• The only place in America named Sumas — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
• Positioned in northern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sumas

• El Nopal — mexican
• Bob's Burgers & Brew — burger
• Loca Mocha — coffee shop (café)
• Nori — asian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Sumas

• Sumas Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Sumas

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