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Somerville, TN
Town in Fayette County, Tennessee.
Population
3,466
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
255
ZIP codes
0
Somerville and its ZIP codes
Somerville at a glance
- Somerville is 49% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,310, 36% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,900 (9% above Tennessee) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Somerville, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerville, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,310
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$312,900
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (436), German Americans (146), Scottish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Somerville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
8,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,501 per person
How people get to work
Somerville, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerville, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerville, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Somerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillistonCity | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| OaklandTown | 11 mi | 10.5 |
| MoscowCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| DancyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| BradenTown | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| GallawayCity | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| MasonTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| WhitevilleTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| La GrangeTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| ArlingtonTown | 15 mi | 23.8 |
| StantonTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Hickory ValleyTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| PipertonCity | 18 mi | 27.2 |
| RossvilleTown | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| LakelandCity | 19 mi | 23.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerville, TN in?
- Somerville is in Fayette County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Somerville, TN?
- About 3,466 people live in Somerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerville?
- Nearby places include Williston (5.5 mi), Oakland (11 mi), Moscow (12 mi), Dancyville (13 mi), Braden (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023