City profile
Somerset, KY
Pulaski County · Population 12,216
Somerset is a town in Pulaski County, KY with about 12,216 residents and a typical home value near $144,000. It is 67 miles from Lexington, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$144,000
Typical monthly housing
$878
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 79/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Hail, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
94 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 17% Democratic / 82% Republican
Community
Population
12,216
Black population
3.3%
County
Pulaski County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,216 residents
- Typical home value about $144,000
- 67 miles from Lexington, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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