Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Downtown Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Briar Bowl Lanes
Bowling Alley
Joe Ford Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Carnegie Community Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Flashback Theater Company
Theatre Arts
The Shine House
Theatre Arts
The Center For Rural Development
Theatre Arts
SomerSplash Waterpark
Water Park
Somerset Cinemas 8
Cinema
Showplace Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (28) C+
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wildcat Beer, Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Jarfly Brewing Company
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
We're Rolling Pretzels
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Superior Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (18) C-
Fischer Fun Park 2
Playground
Rocky Hollow Park
Park
Bourne Park
Park
Trinity Park
Park
Fountain Square
Park
Rosewood Neighborhood Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Elgie Woods Piano Park
Park
Ferguson Park
Park
Citizens Horseshoe Park
Park
Huffaker's Willow Dog Park
Park
Citizens Park
Park
Somersport Park
Park
Fischer Fun Park
Playground
Shops (29) A-
Persnickety Jane
Clothing
SOMERCYCLE BIKE SHOP
Bicycle
Heritage Christian Book Store
Books
Feeders Pet Supply
Pets
Aaron's
Furniture
Shell
Convenience Store
Wait's Hill
Interior Decoration
Roses
Discount Store
Nutrition Center INC
Beauty
Shiner's Barber Shop and Shave Parlour
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Burkes Outlet
Clothing
claire's
Fashion
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Gra-C's Boutique
Mall
Kid's Wearhouse
Clothing
Jarvis Superstop
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Somerset is 89/100 - which is 2% lower than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Somerset crime rates are 2,104 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,857 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
247 crimes per 100k B
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employment F

The median income in Somerset is $27,739 - which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$27,739 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Hospital
Somerset Fire Department
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brock Barnes, MD
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B

Somerset home prices are $113,400 - which is 10% lower than Kentucky
Home Price
$113,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The Somerset graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
59% D+
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (13) F
Hopkins Elementary School
Meece Middle School
Somerset Christian School
Pulaski Elementary School
Northern Middle School
Pulaski Day Treatment~Eagle Academy
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Oak Hill Elementary School
Saline Christian Academy
Southern Elementary School
Southern Middle School
High Schools (7) F
Somerset High School
Meece Middle School
Somerset Christian School
Pulaski County High School
Southwestern High School
Pulaski Day Treatment~Eagle Academy
Saline Christian Academy
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ratings C

Somerset has an overall rating of 62% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes F
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Somerset, KY is a Decent Place to Live 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) If you're looking for one of the best areas in the state of Kentucky to put down roots, Somerset is the place for you. I have been living in Somerset with my family for about 24 years now and I honestly don't think we could be happier anywhere. We have amazing friends and neighbo ...Read More rs here, a good school system, plenty of jobs to go around, a fairly low crime rate compared to many other places these days, housing is easy to find, and it's just a beautiful little place to live.


When it's time for some rest and relaxation we have Just Kik-N-It Ranch for horseback riding, rafting and kayaking, Somerset Falls Family Park, the Circle Raindrop Ranch, Sk8er's Paradise which is for those who enjoy laser tag, skating, and arcade games, and Yahoo Falls and Arch for some beautiful natural scenery. Come pay us a visit here in Somerset and see what I mean. I'll bet you end up coming back for more! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerset? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fischer Fun Park 2
      Rocky Hollow Park
      Bourne Park
      Trinity Park
      Fountain Square
      Rosewood Neighborhood Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Elgie Woods Piano Park

      Entertainment

      Briar Bowl Lanes
      Joe Ford Amphitheatre
      Carnegie Community Arts Center
      Flashback Theater Company
      The Shine House
      The Center For Rural Development
      SomerSplash Waterpark
      Somerset Cinemas 8

      Food & Drink

      Slim Chickens
      KFC
      Little Caesars
      Wildcat Beer, Wine and Spirits
      Culver's
      Sonic
      Captain D's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerset? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerset? The cost of living in Somerset is 89/100 - which is 2% lower than Kentucky.
      Somerset
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerset? Somerset crime rates are 2,104, which are 26% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      2,104 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Somerset? The median income in Somerset is $27,739 which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $27,73950% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,1446% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerset a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Somerset home prices? Somerset home prices are $113,400 - which is 10% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $113,40039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67029% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Somerset have good schools? The Somerset graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Somerset a good place to live? Somerset has an overall rating of 62% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      44%

      7 total surveys

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