CallataGuidesSomerset, KY business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Somerset, KY micropolitan area.
- Population
- 66,8422024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,454CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Somerset, KY micropolitan area
The Somerset, KY micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kentucky and had 66,842 residents in July 2024, up 2.8% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 507th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 533rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, KY | 66,842 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Somerset, KY's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,454 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 21,712 people in mid-March with $956.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.9 employees per establishment. 47.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (294), health care and social assistance (264), and other services (except public administration) (118).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 294 | 3,624 | $123,068,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 264 | 5,139 | $276,979,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 118 | 547 | $18,651,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 111 | 2,650 | $48,889,000 |
| Construction (23) | 108 | 953 | $49,432,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 105 | 549 | $24,048,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 100 | 686 | $37,387,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 68 | 4,052 | $210,931,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 65 | 1,048 | $51,074,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 62 | 281 | $8,173,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 57 | 1,004 | $37,047,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 32 | 372 | $23,849,000 |
| Information (51) | 19 | 231 (high noise) | $12,356,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 16 | 118 | $2,391,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 13 | 101 | $2,608,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 8 | 135 | $8,886,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 183 | $18,741,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 29 (high noise) | $2,022,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Somerset, KY's businesses compare
Somerset, KY has 21.8 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 11.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,074 (35.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 47.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 695 | 47.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 301 | 20.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 224 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 159 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 75 | 5.2% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Somerset, KY
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 69 have a published Census count in Somerset, KY. The largest are physician practices (52), limited-service restaurants (50), and full-service restaurants (35). Relative to population, used car dealers are the most over-represented: 16.5 per 100,000 residents against 7.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician practices | 52 | 709 | 13.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 50 | 1,343 | 26.9 |
| Full-service restaurants | 35 | 971 | 27.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 32 | 118 | 3.7 |
| Law offices | 31 | 92 | 3.0 |
| Dental offices | 29 | 244 | 8.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 24 | 312 | 13.0 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 16 | 375 | 23.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 15 | 97 | 6.5 |
| Child day care services | 15 | 198 | 13.2 |
| Landscaping services | 14 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 13 | 228 | 17.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 | 166 | 12.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 12 | 108 | 9.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 12 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 12 | — | — |
| Mental health practices | 11 | 99 | 9.0 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 26 | 2.4 |
| Used car dealers | 11 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | — | — |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 78 | 11.1 |
| Site preparation contractors | 7 | 88 | 12.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 7 | 38 | 5.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Somerset, KY area
The area's named cities and towns have 34 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 606 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 34 | 100% | Eastern and Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset, KY | 12,389 | 606 | 24 |
Phone costs for a typical Somerset, KY business
A 15-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Somerset, KY. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $450.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $374.25. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Somerset, KY
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Somerset, KY is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Somerset, KY?
606, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Somerset, KY area?
1,454 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Somerset, KY?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).