Somerset, Indiana, 2016
Somerset’s story
178 years in pictures
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- 1848Somerset is settled
SomersetIN
A town settled in 1848, now home to 221 people.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
221
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$110K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
65.3
years
Jobs based here
17
A commuter town
Is Somerset a good place to live?
Somerset’s midpoint age is 65.3 years, above both the Indiana town median (39.4 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 8 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Somerset. Somerset has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
221 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Somerset: who provides what
Somerset is unincorporated, so Wabash County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIndiana American Water - SomersetNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWabash CountyWabash County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWabash County Circuit Court ClerkWabash County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes46940, 4698446940 84% · 46984 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Somerset.
Work & commute
Most of Somerset’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
For Somerset, the typical household income is $86,000. The top destinations are Wabash (23%), Marion (17%) and Noble Township (10%). In Somerset, 12% of residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Somerset | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Somerset0%
Wabash23%
Marion17%
Noble Township10%
Indianapolis4%
12 mi
median commute distance
17
jobs based in Somerset
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Somerset
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 19°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Somerset than in most of Indiana or the rest of the country
Among adults in Somerset, 17% report frequent physical distress. This Indiana town does better than the Indiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 13. Only 3 of the 590 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Somerset.
| Somerset | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
3 better16 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Somerset | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.6% | 16.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.7% | 6.8% |
Parkview Wabash Hospital
10.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Somerset has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Somerset, 47% come from inland flooding and 18% from tornadoes.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Somerset sells for about $90K
The typical rent in Somerset is $668 a month. For households here, the share who own their home is 71%.
$90Kmedian sale price
| Somerset | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $668 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 76% | 73% |
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Somerset
16pages on Somerset
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Somerset
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marion13.8 mi$32,352 tuitionIndiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marion13.9 mi$8,208 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Somerset residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Somerset for work
Where Somerset’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17jobs based in Somerset
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Somerset
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Somerset is an unincorporated census-designated place in Waltz Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Somerset had a population of 385.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- ZIP code
- 46984
- Area code
- 260
Questions about Somerset
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Somerset, IN a good place to live?
Somerset has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.