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Somers, CT
Somers is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 10,255 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2007, Money Magazine listed Somers 53rd on its "100 Best Places to Live", based on "economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community."
Bordering Massachusetts, Somers is considered part of the city of Springfield NECTA. Somers is 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Springfield and considered more oriented toward it than the city of Hartford, which lies 22 miles (35 km) to the southwest.
Somers was originally part of the Agawam Plantation in the 17th century. Agawam Plantation became Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1641 and in 1682, the Enfield Parish broke off from the Springfield settlement. In 1689, the first settler, Benjamin Jones, came to Somers in what was then East Enfield about a half mile from the current town center, it was only a summer house and in the winter, he and his family returned to Enfield. In 1711, several more families settled the Somers area to help start a village. The families of Kibbe, Pease, Root, and Megregory were the first to settle the area. The Village was given the name Wallop but was changed to East Enfield shortly after. In the year 1734, East Enfield became a town and was renamed Somers, after John Somers, 1st Baron Somers. In the year 1749, Somers joined the Connecticut Colony.
The Four Town Fair, which is usually held after the third weekend in September, is one of the oldest fairs in the country. Little Sorrel, the favorite horse of Confederate general Stonewall Jackson, was born at a farm in Somers.
Somers is at 41°59′N 72°27′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.5 square miles (74 km2), of which 28.3 square miles (73 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.49%) is water. The town center CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.
The town's highest point, Bald Mountain, at 1,121 feet (342 m) is the highest point along the Connecticut River Valley in Connecticut. The rounded hill summit was recently purchased by the town and can be seen for many miles around.
Somers places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Johnson Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. The Yoga Shop offers yoga sessions for all levels, promoting flexibility and stress relief. Crystal Lake is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and other water activities. Somers Day Spa & Salon offers therapeutic massages and wellness treatments. The Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group provides personalized rehabilitation services to aid recovery and improve mobility. Somers Recreation Department offers various programs and activities to keep the community engaged and active.
The top sites in Somers, CT are Sonny's Place, Cedar Knob Golf Course, and Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain.
Population: 10,255 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06071. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Area: 28.5 sq mi (73.8 km2).
FAQs
Is Somers, CT a good place to live?
Somers is in Tolland County. Living in Somers offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Somers and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Somers are above average.
What is the crime rate in Somers, CT?
With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 3 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Somers is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 84% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Somers is one in 298. Compared to communities within Connecticut, Somers‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 76% of the state's cities and towns.
What is the history of Somers, CT?
Once a part of Massachusetts, men from Enfield moved to the area permanently and formalized the settlement in 1713. In 1734, the town was incorporated, and in 1749 Somers became a part of Connecticut (along with Enfield, Suffield, and Woodstock). Somers thrived as an agricultural region as well as an industrial area. The milling of grain and lumber were the town’s first industries. Although still recognized for agriculture and farming, today Somers is known as the home of Connecticut’s two prisons—the Northern Correctional Institution and the Osborn Correctional Institution.
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Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
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