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Somerville, AL
Town in Morgan County, Alabama.
Population
921
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
265
ZIP codes
0
Somerville and its ZIP codes
Somerville at a glance
- Somerville is about 2.6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,261, 23% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,800 (31% below Alabama) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Somerville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,261
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), Italian Americans (63), German Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Somerville.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,536
54,551 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,318
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$791M
FY 2026, $6,408 per person
How people get to work
Somerville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
426
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Somerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PricevilleCity | 6.2 mi | 6.4 |
| HartselleCity | 7.4 mi | 16.7 |
| TrianaCity | 8.6 mi | 2.8 |
| FalkvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| EvaTown | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| MooresvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DecaturCity | 13 mi | 54.6 |
| Cherokee RidgeTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Redstone ArsenalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.8 |
| MadisonCity | 16 mi | 30.6 |
| FairviewTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| South VinemontTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| BaileytonTown | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| TrinityCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| JoppaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| West PointTown | 19 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerville, AL in?
- Somerville is in Morgan County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Somerville, AL?
- About 921 people live in Somerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerville?
- Nearby places include Priceville (6.2 mi), Hartselle (7.4 mi), Triana (8.6 mi), Falkville (9.1 mi), Eva (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023