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Somers, MT
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana.
Population
1,280
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
0
Somers and its ZIP codes
Somers at a glance
- Somers is about 57 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $56,917, 22% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $465,400 (24% above Montana) and median rent is $1,131 a month.
Local data for Somers, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somers, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,917
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$465,400
Median rent
$1,131/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
62.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (425), German Americans (347), Dutch Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Somers.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,562
51,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$884M
FY 2026, $8,467 per person
How people get to work
Somers, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home45.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somers, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,250
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
372
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 18°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somers, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Somers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 14.1 |
| BigforkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 31.3 |
| KalispellCity | 9.5 mi | 12.9 |
| Woods BayCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| KilaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| RollinsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Helena FlatsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear DanceCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| RhodesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| LindisfarneCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somers, MT in?
- Somers is in Flathead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Somers, MT?
- About 1,280 people live in Somers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somers?
- Nearby places include Forest Hill Village (2.8 mi), Lakeside (5.3 mi), Bigfork (8 mi), Kalispell (9.5 mi), Woods Bay (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023