At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$27,264 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $131,454
Median Rent
$613/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Somerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerville residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,264. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,454. Median rent is $613/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.0% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population238
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$27,264
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$613
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$131,454
Housing Units99
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation471 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.