What are the schools like in Somers, MT?

Somers is served primarily by Somers Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Somers?

The median household income in Somers, MT is $54,466 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Somers, MT?

Somers has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.6 inches.

Somers, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Somers, MT affordable or expensive?

Somers's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Somers is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $644,000 and the median rent is $1,138 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Somers, MT?

Somers has a violent crime rate of 330.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1629.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Somers, MT a Good Place to Live?

Somers is a small town of 1,037 in Montana, with a median household income of $54,466 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Somers stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Somers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Somers city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.4

Somers's overall cost of living index is 100.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Somers costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Somers, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$644,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,138	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,466	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Somers's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

330.4 /100k

Property Crime

1629.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Somers is served primarily by Somers Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Somers, MT	National Avg
School District	Somers Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Somers sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation and 50.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Somers, MT
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	19.2"
Annual Snowfall	50.6"

Demographics

Metric	Somers, MT	National Avg
Population	1,037	—
Median Age	64.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forest Hill Village, MT 3 mi Lakeside, MT 4 mi Bigfork, MT 8 mi Woods Bay, MT 9 mi Kalispell, MT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Somers

Somers, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59932

Somers vs Other Cities

Somers, MT vs Forest Hill Village, MT Somers, MT vs Lakeside, MT Somers, MT vs Bigfork, MT Somers, MT vs Woods Bay, MT Somers, MT vs Kalispell, MT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somers, MT affordable or expensive?

Somers's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Somers roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $644,000 and median rent is $1,138/month.

What is the crime rate in Somers, MT?

Somers's violent crime rate is 330.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1629.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Somers?

Public schools in Somers are operated by Somers Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Somers, MT a good place to live?

Somers, MT has a population of 1,037, a median household income of $54,466, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Somers?

Somers averages 32.4°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches with about 50.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Somers?

Somers, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59932.

What is the population of Somers?

The population of Somers, Montana is 1,037 with a median age of 64.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Somers?

Key numbers for living in Somers: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $644,000, median household income $54,466, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Somers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.