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Somerset, KY is a Decent Place to Live User Rating 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 2,535, which are 43% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      2,535 per 100k people

      11% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40  

      11% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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