Somerset, Kentucky

Population 11,254

Somerset is located in Pulaski County, KY. The population is 11,254, making Somerset the largest city in Pulaski County.

There are 15 public schools in Somerset with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Somerset is moderate , and there are 96 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Somerset is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Somerset property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Somerset include Ferguson, Burnside and Science Hill.

Somerset Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 21.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.6%

Crime Rate

1.95% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 278
  • Violent Crimes: 304
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 521
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

84.12% Higher than national avg.
  • 96 offenders in Somerset
  • 85.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

214 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 201

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Somerset, KY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Somerset's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
2 Private Schools

Saline Christian Academy

Somerset Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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96 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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23 Former Drug Labs view all

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14 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Somerset, KY issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 14 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Somerset, KY issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $468
  • 1 Bedroom: $536
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $899
  • 4 Bedrooms: $956

Zip Codes

42501 42502 42503 42533 42564

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Environmental Hazards

214 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Somerset, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Somerset, KY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Somerset, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.23°
  • February 38.35°
  • March 47.55°
  • April 57.66°
  • May 65.71°
  • June 74.63°
  • July 76°
  • August 74.76°
  • September 68.87°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.17°
  • December 36.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Somerset, KY

Earthquakes
Somerset, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Somerset, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Somerset, KY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Somerset, KY has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Somerset, KY: $25,070

Unemployment

Unemployment in Somerset is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.69%
White Collar - 56.31%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

46 Cemeteries view all

33 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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