Somerset, WI

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Somerset, Wisconsin

Somerset, Wisconsin, in St Croix county, is 23 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Somerset is home to some 1,556 residents.

The People and Families of Somerset

In Somerset, about 48% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Somerset had a median family income of $47,426. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Somerset.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Somerset. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Somerset Housing

According to the 2000 census, 51% of the housing in Somerset was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Somerset, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Somerset, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Somerset, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Category	Value
Nearest Large City	23 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota
County	St Croix
Metro Area	Minneapolis - Saint Paul
Standard Zip Codes	54025
Phone Area Codes	715
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	45.124
Longitude	-92.672

Station	STILLWATER 1 SE
Distance	8 miles
Jan Temp	5 to 23 F
Apr Temp	36 to 59 F
Jul Temp	63 to 85 F
Oct Temp	40 to 60 F
Annual Precip	33.6 inches

Station	AMERY
Distance	19.3 miles
Jan Temp	0 to 19 F
Apr Temp	33 to 54 F
Jul Temp	59 to 81 F
Oct Temp	35 to 57 F
Annual Precip	31.9 inches

Station	ELLSWORTH 1 E
Distance	28.9 miles
Jan Temp	3 to 22 F
Apr Temp	34 to 57 F
Jul Temp	59 to 82 F
Oct Temp	37 to 59 F
Annual Precip	34.4 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	1,556	100%
Male	751	48.3%
Female	805	51.7%
Under 18	469	30.1%
18+	1,087	69.9%
65+	107	6.9%
Median Age	27.4
Average Family Size	2.99
White	1,507	96.9%
African-American	12	0.8%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian & Alaskan	7	0.4%
Other	7	0.4%
Mixed Race	22	1.4%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	18	1.2%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	2,539
Growth	983
Growth %	63.2%

Ancestry	Percent
German	32.5%
Norwegian	17%
French (except Basque)	15.2%
Irish	7.4%
US/American	3.6%
Swedish	3.6%
French Canadian	3.4%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	3%
Polish	2.9%
Italian	1.7%
English	1.3%
Finnish	1.3%
Scottish	1.1%
Dutch	1%
Scandinavian	0.9%
Danish	0.7%
Czech	0.6%
European	0.5%
Scotch-Irish	0.5%
Russian	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	0.2%
Welsh	0.2%
Canadian	0.2%
Austrian	0.2%
Lithuanian	0.2%
Romanian	0.2%
Greek	0.2%
African	0.2%
Lebanese	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Somerset	1,556	$47,426
Hudson	8,775	$63,953
New Richmond	6,310	$52,422
North Hudson	3,463	$70,938
Osceola	2,421	$45,846
Roberts	969	$47,857
Star Prairie	574	$49,000

Library
Somerset Public Library 208 Hud St. Somerset, Wisconsin (715) 247-5228

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