SomoWI
A town of 129, settled in 1892.
Is Somo a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Somo. 57% of the land in Somo is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Lincoln County Forest, at 13,080 acres. Somo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
129 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Somo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Somo, and how to reach them.
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 Somo.
Somo has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lincoln County Forest | — | 13,080 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The average trip to work in Somo is longer than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Somo’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 1.9% of working residents work locally in Somo. The top destinations are Tomahawk (25%), Bradley (13%) and Wausau (8%).
| Somo | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Somo
Somo has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Somo is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Somo stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
41% of Somo adults have high blood pressure. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Somo. 39% of Somo adults have obesity.
| Somo | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Somo | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Somo faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Somo
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Somo; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Somo residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Somo for work
Where Somo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Somo
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Somo is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 123 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Clifford and Tripoli are located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,512 ft
Questions about Somo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Somo, WI a good place to live?
Somo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.