Where Somerset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Somerset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somerset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somerset
Arthritis and cancer run high in Somerset
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 25.5% across Kansas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Kansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Somerset adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kansas figure falls outside Somerset’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Somerset adults…
Somerset runs below KS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Somerset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Care in and near Somerset
No hospital or community health center in Somerset itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Somerset; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somerset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Somerset adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Somerset adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Somerset and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Somerset adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Somerset
Why doesn’t Somerset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Somerset.
What hospital is closest to Somerset?
Miami County Medical Center in Paola, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Somerset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Somerset?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Partnership Clinic in Paola, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somerset.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.