At a Glance
Violent Crime
107/100K
3,177/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Somerset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerset a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,177/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,370
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$364,683
Housing Units40
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property3,177/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
40.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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