Form of Government

Borough (Council, Manager)

Council Meetings

7:30 pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month

Population (updated 4-21-08)

Somerset Borough - 6,762
Somerset Township - 9,319
Somerset County - 80,023

Area/Altitude

2.895 Square Miles/2,200 feet above sea level

Climate

Mean annual temperature 47.6 Degrees F.
Average Snowfall of 90 - 100 inches per year

Churches

14, Representing all denominations

Newspaper

one daily, one weekly

Radio Stations

two AM: one FM

Motels

8 with total accommodations for approximately 1,150

Geographic/Trade Area

16 mile radius a population of 30,000
35 mile radius a population of 318,000

Public Libraries

One

Bus Service

One company serving the Borough

Railroads

The Borough is Served by the Chessie System

Highways

Within the Borough: PA Turnpike;
 State Rt. 281; 31; 601; 
US Rt. 219, 3 miles north

Airports

One, within three miles of the Borough.

Amusements/Recreation

Largest auditorium in Borough seats 1,000 persons.
Number of movie theaters, six, seating 600
Number of golf courses in or near the Borough, five.
Three major Resort areas within 30 minutes of the Borough.
Two Parks, Two Baseball fields, six Tennis courts, and numerous exercise and fitness centers.

Hospitals

One, 166 total beds

Education

Number of public schools, four. Number of parochial schools, one. Technical school just outside the Borough.

Near by Universities

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - 26 miles
University of Pittsburgh - 65 miles
Pennsylvania State University - 110 miles
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - 58 miles
California University of Pennsylvania - 58 miles

Organizations

Numerous service clubs, Sports Clubs,
Lodges and Civic groups

Special Plans And/or Ordinances

Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Subdivision Ordinance
Building Codes
Building Permits
Participant in National Flood Insurance Program