Somerset Village, Ames, IA

Living in Somerset Village

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 59
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 70
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Schools 98
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Residents

12k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian17%
Black2%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector54%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation10%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$245k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$859 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerset Village

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Somerset Village

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 7
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset Village

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerset Village, Ames, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerset Village, Ames, IA

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Ames Christian School
3 miles, SE
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Sacred Heart School
12 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
18 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Somerset Village, Ames, IA

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Grand View University
30 miles, S
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Drake University
31 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerset Village, Ames, IA

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Story County Hospital
11 miles, E
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Boone County Hospital
12 miles, W
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Dallas County Hospital
27 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Somerset Village, Ames, IA

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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, SW