At a Glance
Median Income
$49,464
$16,832 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $126,317
Median Rent
$765/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somers a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.6% (56% 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$16,832
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$765
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$126,317
Housing Units58
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Somers was built in 1970.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.