Somerset, Wisconsin
Somerset is a village of 3,208 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Somerset
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Soo Line High Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Somerset
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Somerset
Somerset is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Apple River. The population was 3,019 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Somerset.
From the Wikipedia article Somerset, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Soo Line High Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Railway bridge in Wisconsin and Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes11
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Where to stay2
Apple River Family Campground
Campground · 0.5 mi
345 Church Hill Rd, Somerset
History
Somerset was named by General Samuel Harriman after his father's home of Somerset, England. Somerset has a lengthy and colorful history. Before the turn of the century Somerset was bordered on the south by cranberry bogs. The terrain naturally lent itself to the production of cranberries as a result of the hilliness of the area, which is dotted with ponds, sloughs, swamps and bogs. These wet areas became of greater interest to the local population during Prohibition. These same low spots where water collected became ideal for collecting water for the production of moonshine (homemade alcoholic beverages). Indeed, Somerset already had a history of being a rough logging town, and it was only a natural progression to become the supplier of bootlegged alcohol to the twin cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. After Prohibition ended, the citizens of Somerset returned to the more humble activities of logging and farming.
From the History section of Somerset, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Somerset
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillwater 1 Se (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Croix County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- New Richmond 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Stillwater 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Oak Park Heights 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Bayport 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- North Hudson 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Hudson 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Scandia 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Grant 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Roberts 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Hugo 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Somerset, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Somerset, United States (Unsplash), Max Bender maxwbender, CC0
- Somerset, United States (Unsplash ecbje2l9xM), Max Bender maxwbender, CC0
- Somerset Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Somerset Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Soo Line High Bridge 7, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michael Alfonso (55484353315), Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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