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Somerset, Kentucky

Introduction to Somerset, Kentucky

Somerset, Kentucky, in Pulaski county, is 62 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is home to some 11,352 residents.

Somerset History

This city was originally settled by Thomas Hansford and many Jasper family members in 1798. Somerset derived its named from the Somerset County in New Jersey. The city became the county seat of Pulaski County and was incorporated in 1887.

Somerset and nearby Attractions

  • Mountain Life Museum
  • Finley's Fun Center
  • Mount Olive Church
  • General Burnside Island State Park

Things To Do In Somerset

Visitors of Somerset can visit the Mountain Life Museum. General Burnside Island State Park comes with a number of recreational facilities. One can also visit the Mount Olive Church. Every year, the city of Somerset hosts various festivals such as the Archery Festival, Pulaski County Fair, and Sheltowee Art Fair.

Somerset Transportation

Air transportation opportunities are provided by the Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport.

Somerset Higher Education

Somerset Community College and Somerset Technical College are located in the city of Somerset. There are other higher education institutes that can be attended from the city including Eastern Kentucky University, Lexington Community College, and University of Kentucky.

High Points

Somerset strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySomerset Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Somerset Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Somerset Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Somerset, KY

Comparing Somerset to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime21

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