Somers, Iowa facts for kids
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Somers, Iowa
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Field just outside of Somers
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Location of Somers, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 375.37/sq mi (144.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50586
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-73920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461750 |
Somers is a small city located in Calhoun County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 128 people lived there.
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History of Somers
Somers was first planned out in 1900. It was created as a place where goods could be shipped by train.
Geography of Somers
Somers is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 42°22′40″N 94°25′52″W / 42.37778°N 94.43111°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 0.35 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 169 | — |
| 1920 | 175 | +3.6% |
| 1930 | 199 | +13.7% |
| 1940 | 213 | +7.0% |
| 1950 | 217 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 203 | −6.5% |
| 1970 | 197 | −3.0% |
| 1980 | 220 | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 161 | −26.8% |
| 2000 | 165 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 113 | −31.5% |
| 2020 | 128 | +13.3% |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, the city of Somers had 128 people living there. There were 61 households, which means 61 different homes or groups of people living together.
- About 25% of these households had children under 18.
- The average age of people in Somers was 44.5 years old.
- About 27% of the people were under 20 years old.
- More males lived in Somers (55.5%) than females (44.5%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 113 people living in Somers. There were 55 households.
- About 27% of households had children under 18.
- The average age of people in Somers was 48.1 years old.
- About 21% of residents were under 18.
- More males lived in Somers (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
Education in Somers
Somers is part of the Southeast Valley Community School District. Students from Somers attend Southeast Valley High School, which is located in Gowrie.
Before 2023, Somers was served by the Prairie Valley Community School District. This district was formed in 1993 when two other school districts merged. In 2023, the Prairie Valley district joined with another to become the Southeast Valley district.
See also
In Spanish: Somers (Iowa) para niños
