Somerset County, MD

Living in Somerset County

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 66
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 95
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Residents

26k Population -682 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
14% College-Educated
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black41%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income -$4.6k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service27%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$53 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas18%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerset County

United States45
Maryland43

Property Crime in Somerset County

United States48
Maryland38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 3 4
Feb 40 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerset County, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerset County, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near Somerset County, MD

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Salisbury University
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerset County, MD

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McCready Health
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Somerset County, MD