Somerset Township, IL
Living in Somerset Township
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute61
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety67
Airports19
Hospitals34
Colleges54
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Schools1
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Residents
4kPopulation-157 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector51%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value-$7.8k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$409Median Monthly Rent-$54 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas9%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset Township
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Somerset Township
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding47
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset Township, IL
St Andrew Catholic School
4 miles, S
Trinity Christian School
8 miles, SE
Brehm Preparatory School
9 miles, SE
Carbondale New School
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
9 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
37 miles, S
McKendree University
61 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset Township, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
3 miles, S
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
8 miles, SE
Marshall Browning Hospital
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Somerset Township, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
43 miles, S
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
58 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
60 miles, SE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
86 miles, NW