Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Science Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Science Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Science Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Science Hill
1 in 12 working-age adults in Science Hill has no health insurance
8.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Science Hill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Science Hill runs above Kentucky on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Science Hill has a community health center but no hospital
Faith Healthcare is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, 6 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Kentucky figure falls outside Science Hill’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Science Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Science Hill adults…
Science Hill runs above KY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Science Hill
1 community health center in Science Hill, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Science Hill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Science Hill adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Science Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Science Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | D | 39.8% | 16.4% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Science Hill adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Science Hill
Why doesn’t Science Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Science Hill.
What hospital is closest to Science Hill?
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Science Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Science Hill?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Science Hill Community Care in Science Hill, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Science Hill.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.