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Somerset, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,417 Population 1,211/sq mi density
$49,145 Median Income $26,389 per capita
$190,200 Home Value $292,994 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,145 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $774/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,211/sq mi
Coordinates39.8066°N, 82.2996°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (LCK)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 126 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 41 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 66 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 87 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 101 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 78 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 70 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 65 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 102 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 92 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 137 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 134 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 65 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 99 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 102 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 92 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 67 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 141 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 101 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

288 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 85 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 93 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 61 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 28 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 10 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 39 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 37 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 37 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Somerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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