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Crime in Somerset summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Somerset. Key points include:
There were 165 total crimes in Somerset in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerset is 1,334.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerset is 258.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerset is 1,075.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Somerset is -37.04% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Somerset Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Somerset / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 165 | 1,334.2 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 258.8 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 48.5 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 145.5 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 133 | 1,075.4 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 41 | 331.5 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 614.5 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 129.4 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Somerset summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Somerset. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Somerset is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Somerset is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Somerset is $191,314.
The median income in Somerset is $34,704.
Somerset's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Somerset Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Somerset | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Somerset, KY Weather
The average high in Somerset is 67.4° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 86.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Somerset |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 86.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Somerset, KY Photos
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Somerset Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Somerset
The current population in Somerset is 12,216. The population has increased 9.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,216 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 12,108 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 11,998 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 11,696 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 11,548 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 11,447 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 11,376 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 11,334 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 11,415 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 11,358 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 11,311 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,291 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 11,254 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 11,210 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,172 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Somerset
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Somerset is:
85.9% White with 10,488 White residents.
3.3% African American with 403 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 28 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 569 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 722 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.3% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Somerset
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Somerset is 48.9% female with 5,970 female residents.
Somerset is 51.1% male with 6,245 male residents.
| Gender | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Somerset for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Somerset completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Somerset completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Somerset completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Somerset completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Somerset completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Somerset completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Somerset completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Somerset completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Somerset completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Somerset, Kentucky
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11.0% of households in Somerset earn Less than $10,000.
9.7% of households in Somerset earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Somerset earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.6% of households in Somerset earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Somerset earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in Somerset earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Somerset earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.4% of households in Somerset earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.3% of households in Somerset earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Somerset earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.7% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.6% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
