Somerset, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,548
Unemployment
10.8%
Poverty
30.7%
Median Home
$113,400
Median Income
$27,739
Median Rent
$670
Somerset SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
4
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Somerset, KY Crime Report
274
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,357.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
0.49%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Somerset / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 274 | 2,357.6 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 180.7 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 34.4 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 94.6 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 253 | 2,176.9 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 59 | 507.7 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 151 | 1,299.3 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 370.0 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Somerset, KY Cost Of Living
85
Somerset's Overall Cost Of Living
Somerset's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Somerset | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
Somerset, KY Photos
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Rankings for Somerset in Kentucky
Map Of Somerset, KY
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Population over time in Somerset
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,548 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 11,376 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 11,334 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 11,415 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 11,358 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 11,311 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,291 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,254 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 11,210 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 11,172 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Somerset
| Race | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Somerset
| Gender | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Somerset for adults over 25
| Education | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Somerset, Kentucky
| Income | Somerset | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.7% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.3% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.9% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
