Somerset, KY 42501

Population 18,408

42501 is zip code located in Somerset, Kentucky. The population is 18,408, making 42501 the 2nd largest zipcode in Somerset and the 2nd largest in Pulaski County.

There are 7 public schools in 42501 with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Somerset is moderate , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 42501. Unemployment in 42501 is moderate.

Zip codes within Somerset include 42502 and 42503.

Somerset Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

1.95% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

49.13% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

167 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 42501, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 42501's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    16.5%
  • Rented
    33.3%
  • Owned
    50.2%

14 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Somerset, KY issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 14 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Somerset, KY issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $468
  • 1 Bedroom: $536
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $899
  • 4 Bedrooms: $956

Zip Codes

42501 42502 42503 42564

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Environmental Hazards

167 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Somerset, KY has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Somerset, KY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Somerset, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.23°
  • February 38.35°
  • March 47.55°
  • April 57.66°
  • May 65.71°
  • June 74.63°
  • July 76°
  • August 74.76°
  • September 68.87°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.17°
  • December 36.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Somerset, KY

Earthquakes
Somerset, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Somerset, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Somerset, KY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Somerset, KY has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 42501: $26,611

Unemployment

Unemployment in Somerset is 4.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.41%
White Collar - 50.59%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 42501 in our database.

20 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 42501 in our database.

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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