Somerset, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,417
Population
1,211/sq mi density
$49,145
Median Income
$26,389 per capita
$190,200
Home Value
$305,349 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
181
Violent Crime/100K
272 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,145 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8066°N, 82.2996°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rickenbacker International (LCK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Somerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").