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Somerset, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Wabash County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
241
Population
354/sq mi density
$105,272
Median Income
$45,687 per capita
$603
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
4,251 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,272 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6703°N, 85.8312°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Wabash County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Somerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").