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Somers, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County
Somers, IA
At a Glance
How Somers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Somers a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Somers residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somers is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,317. Median rent is $765/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Somers reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Somers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somers has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.