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Somers, IA
City in Calhoun County, Iowa.
Population
149
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
436
ZIP codes
0
Somers and its ZIP codes
Somers at a glance
- Somers is about 7.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Somers, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Somers.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
2,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $7,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Somers, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somers, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Somers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RinardCity | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| KnierimCity | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| CallenderCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| FarnhamvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MoorlandCity | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BarnumCity | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| LohrvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 2.3 |
| GowrieCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| MansonCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| OthoCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ClareCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HarcourtCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ChurdanCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort DodgeCity | 16 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somers, IA in?
- Somers is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Somers, IA?
- About 149 people live in Somers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somers?
- Nearby places include Rinard (3.9 mi), Knierim (5.4 mi), Callender (7.1 mi), Farnhamville (7.3 mi), Moorland (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023