Somerset, KY

Somerset is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 12,108. Residents earn $32,910 per year, which is 56% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,108 Population 820/sq mi density

$32,910 Median Income $32,302 per capita

$140,900 Home Value $189,328 Zillow

$830 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

304 Violent Crime/100K 2,240 property/100K

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$32,910 median income, 4.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$140,900 home value, $830/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

304 violent crimes/100K (20% below avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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UFO Sightings

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5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Somerset, KY.

Name	Description
Home of Governor Morrow	Marker is at the intersection of East Oak Street and North Central Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Oak Street.
Pulaski County 1799	Memorial is on South Vine Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
Town Spring	Marker is on South Vine Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dutton's Hill Battle	Marker is on Kentucky Route 39 south of Wayne Pierce Street, on the right when traveling north.
Morgan's First Raid	Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.