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Poplar Bluff, MO vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Poplar Bluff?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 1.6 years older than in Poplar Bluff.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Poplar Bluff?
- Somerset housing costs are 35.7% more expensive than Poplar Bluff housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Poplar Bluff?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 0.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Poplar Bluff.

Things to do in Poplar Bluff?
Poplar Bluff is a city located in Missouri. It was established in 1857 on the banks of the Black River, and features many historic sites corresponding to the rich Native American heritage present in the area. Poplar Bluff also has an abundance of recreational activities like camping, fishing, hunting and boating.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Poplar Bluff, MOSomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$36,219  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$142,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Poplar Bluff    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The people here are what makes this town. Most are nice and friendly if talked to. When we bought our home here 7 years ago we were immediately accepted by our  More

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Poplar Bluff is smack dab in the middle of the country. A smallish town that seems to buffer the highs and lows of economics and continues to make modest growth. It is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Poplar Bluff is a good place to raise a family, especially if you are politically conservative and religious. The cost of living is very low on virtually every category  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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