At a Glance
Median Income
$32,910
$32,302 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
Zillow: $189,328
Median Rent
$830/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,240/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerset residents earn a median household income of $32,910 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,302. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,166 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerset is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,328. Median rent is $830/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,240/100K. The murder rate is 8.7/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,108
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,910
Per Capita$32,302
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$3,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$140,900
Rent$830
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$189,328
Housing Units5,021
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,240/100K
Murder8.7/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary521/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation922 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Somerset was founded in 1798.
The median home in Somerset was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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