Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Living in Somerset Village
Bikeability84
Walkability59
Commute90
Public Transit74
Affordability85
Public Safety83
Airports35
Hospitals82
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black2%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector54%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation10%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$245kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$859Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset Village
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Somerset Village
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset Village
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Ames Christian School
3 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Story County Hospital
11 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
12 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Somerset Village, Ames, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, SW