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Somerset, Indiana

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Population in 2010: 401.
Males: 205  (51.2%)
Females: 196  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

61.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46984.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,812
Somerset:

$65,812
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,137

Somerset CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,365
Somerset:

$154,365
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,510; detached houses: $157,488

Median gross rent in 2022: $500.

March 2022 cost of living index in Somerset: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.2%

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Ancestries: English (24.5%), German (24.5%), Scotch-Irish (14.2%), American (7.5%), European (7.5%), Scottish (7.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 807 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $634 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $669 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anderson, IN (40.1 miles , pop. 59,734).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (46.3 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (125.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Jalapa, IN (2.3 miles),
La Fontaine, IN (2.4 miles ),
Mier, IN (2.5 miles),
Converse, IN (2.6 miles ),
Amboy, IN (2.6 miles ),
Sweetser, IN (2.8 miles ),
Wabash, IN (3.0 miles ),
Herbst, IN (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 40.67 N, Longitude: 85.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Somerset, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Somerset, IN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Indiana:

2.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.1. This is worse than average.

City:

99.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Somerset-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/6/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Somerset place center killed one person and injured 31 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 21.5 miles away from the place center killed 25 people and injured 835 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Somerset-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 188.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 168.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 188.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from Somerset center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 212.9 miles away from Somerset center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wabash County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Somerset:

  • ROLLING MEADOWS HEALTH CARE C (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LA FONTAINE, IN)
  • ROLLING MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LA FONTAINE, IN)
  • VERNON MANOR CHILDRENS HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • PATHFINDER SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • PATHFINDER SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • AUTUMN RIDGE REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • WABASH HLTHCARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WABASH, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Somerset:

  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 14 miles; Marion, IN; Full-time enrollment: 13,681)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 22 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Taylor University (about 23 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Ball State University (about 40 miles; Muncie, IN; FT enrollment: 20,254)
  • Anderson University (about 40 miles; Anderson, IN; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 45 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 47 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Converse - Somerset Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Wabash County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.9%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Somerset:

Marital status in Somerset, IN
  • Never married: 8.9%
  • Now married: 69.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Somerset:

  • High school or higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Somerset, IN (based on Wabash County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,31150
Mainline Protestant5,30027
Catholic1,0712
Black Protestant721
Other1-
None19,133-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wabash County:

9.6%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wabash County:

14.9%
Indiana:

14.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Somerset:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGOM (860 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WIOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAT (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WARU (1600 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Somerset:

  • WMRI (106.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WJOT-FM (105.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF WABASH, INC.)
  • WARU-FM (101.9 FM; ROANN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WKUZ (95.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: UPPER WABASH BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCJC (99.3 FM; VAN BUREN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WBSW (90.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WMYK (98.5 FM; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWKI (100.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W299AJ (107.7 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WFRR (93.7 FM; WALTON, IN; Owner: CHRISTIAN FRIENDS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTY (93.5 FM; HARTFORD CITY, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WZWZ (92.5 FM; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GRP OF KOKOMO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Somerset:

  • WIWU-LP (Channel 51; MARION, IN; Owner: IWU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSOT-LP (Channel 57; MARION, IN; Owner: SUNNYCREST MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTTK (Channel 29; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WKGK-LP (Channel 48; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)

Somerset fatal accident list:

Jul 15, 2007 06:05 PM, Cr-1100, Cr-450, Lat: 40.680639, Lon: -85.863133, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.4mTotal length
  • $32,000Total costs
  • 2,563Total average daily traffic
  • 324Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,645Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Somerset)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 11444 S State Road 13 (Lat: 40.659472 Lon: -85.827194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQJK370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.700 MHz, 853.862 MHz, 853.537 MHz, 853.237 MHz, 852.787 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2014, Expiration Date: 04/07/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2015, Certifier: David C Smith, Registrant: State Of (Ipsc) Indiana, Igcn - Rm N340 - 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 234-6513, Fax: (317) 234-6514, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5831W, N5831W, N-5831W, Serial Number: 28-2149, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 06/23/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Eric J Sonafrank, Po Box 129, Somerset, IN 46984
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150K (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6386G, N6386G, N-6386G, Serial Number: 15071886, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 05/13/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Eric Sonafrank, Po Box 129, Somerset, IN 46984

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Somerset, IN
  • 66.4%Electricity
  • 18.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Somerset, IN
  • 100.0%Electricity


Somerset compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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