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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerset? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fort Des Moines Park
      Jordan Park
      Blank Park
      George Nahas Park
      Ashley Okland Star Playground
      Ewing Park
      Sayers Park
      Evergreen Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Classic Southridge 12
      Rhinos
      Blank Park Zoo
      Watusi
      Ostriches
      Japanese Macaques
      Carousel
      Gibbons

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Popeyes
      Domino's
      Papa Murphy's
      Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      Culver's
      Tasty Tacos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerset? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerset? The cost of living in Somerset is 95/100 - which is 6% higher than Iowa.
      Somerset
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerset? Somerset crime rates are 3,970, which are 131% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,970 per 100k people

      74% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      74% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Somerset? The median income in Somerset is $34,952 which is 36% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $34,95237% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,55924% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Iowa Lutheran Hospital
      Broadlawns Medical Center
      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
      Iowa Methodist Medical Center
      Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
      Mercy Franklin Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Bauder Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
      Central Iowa Neurology PC
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      The Livewell Clinic
      Foot & Ankle Institute
      MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
      Bergman Plastic Surgery
      Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

      A Housing

      What are Somerset home prices? Somerset home prices are $178,900 - which is 35% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $178,9003% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9035% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      13%

      79% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Somerset have good schools? The Somerset graduation rate is 70% - which is 20% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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