Somerset Kansas Map

About Somerset, Kansas

Somerset is a locality in Miami County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 40. The population density is 37.6 people per km². Somerset is located at 38.6050°N, 94.7688°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66071.

Somerset rests within a broad, rolling landscape where the Kansas soil, rich and dark, yields to the sky in a generous sweep. It lies 19.2 miles south-west of Belton, MO (from Belton, MO: bearing 222°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-north-east of Paola. Gentle hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the scattered homesteads and fields that define the immediate vicinity. The air here, especially when the sun begins its descent, carries a certain quietude, a stillness that seems to absorb the day's sounds, leaving behind only the rustle of corn stalks and the distant murmur of unseen creatures. Open vistas stretch out, punctuated by the stoic forms of oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms towards the vast, ever-changing canvas of the heavens. The history of Somerset is etched into the very grain of this land, a story of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from the fertile earth, establishing farms that still form the backbone of the local economy. Though no grand universities or bustling ports mark its geography, Somerset’s character is woven from the threads of agricultural resilience and neighbourly spirit. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, a steady pulse that has sustained generations. While industry is modest, focused on supporting the agrarian heart of the region, the enduring legacy of those who first settled this place can still be felt in the quiet pride and enduring strength that characterize Somerset today.

About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerset, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.605013, -94.768848. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Somerset and Miami County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (66071), telephone area code (913), county seat of Miami County (Paola), and school district assignment (Paola Unified School District 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.