Somerset, KY
Living in Somerset
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute94
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports54
Hospitals47
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+275 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
58%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$495Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset
United States45
Kentucky26
Pulaski County10
Property Crime in Somerset
United States48
Kentucky41
Pulaski County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset, KY
Somerset Christian School
2 miles, SW
Saline Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Jordan Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Galilean Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset, KY
University of the Cumberlands
34 miles, SE
Lindsey Wilson College
38 miles, W
Berea College
38 miles, NE
Centre College
40 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset, KY
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
1 miles, NW
Wayne County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Casey County Hospital
24 miles, NW
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Somerset, KY
Blue Grass Airport
66 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
94 miles, S
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
98 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
129 miles, E