About Somerset
Set in the southern part of Ohio, Somerset is a small town counting 1,483 people who proudly call it home.
Somerset holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,268 residents per square mile.
📰 Somerset News Today
- Somerset Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Chase Wimbley - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting WHIZ · Feb 6
- 17-year-old, woman charged in Somerset teen’s death 10TV · Apr 2
- Juvenile shot dead in Somerset WSYX · Feb 9
- Brian Blosser Obituary - Lancaster, OH Dignity Memorial · May 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Somerset Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Somerset — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Somerset
- Strong & Co. — pizza
- Clay Haus
- Sophie's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Perry County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Somerset
- Clouse Lake Wildlife Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Somerset
- Somerset Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,483
Rank in state#453 of 923
Land area1.17 sq mi
Density1,268/sq mi
Coordinates39.8066, -82.2996