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Somerset, CO
Census-designated place in Gunnison County, Colorado.
Population
79
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
0
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 7.4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gunnison County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,689
9,439 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,707
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
126
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaoniaTown | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HotchkissTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MarbleTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LazearCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| RedstoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CedaredgeTown | 25 mi | 2 |
| Crested ButteTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| Orchard CityTown | 28 mi | 11.5 |
| Mount Crested ButteTown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, CO in?
- Somerset is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Somerset, CO?
- About 79 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Paonia (7.4 mi), Hotchkiss (16 mi), Crawford (17 mi), Marble (18 mi), Lazear (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023