Photo: Nheyob · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Somerset is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Somerset differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somerset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somerset
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Somerset
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Somerset runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Somerset adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Somerset, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Somerset is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Somerset is healthier than 26%. Against the 7,481 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Somerset’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Somerset’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somerset is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 50% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Somerset’s median household income is $55,208; among the 7,481 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Somerset compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Somerset adults…
Somerset runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio 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 Ohio.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Somerset adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Somerset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Somerset and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | C | 36.2% | 14.2% | 16.8% | CDC place |
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 (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Somerset
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Somerset is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Somerset’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Somerset | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.3–24.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–18 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%29.8–43.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.6–45.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.8–44.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.3–37.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.6%22.2–30.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14–19.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27–36.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.4–17.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%33.4–45.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.7–10.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.2–83.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.7–62.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.6–87.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.4–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%63.6–72.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.4%60–75.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.7–30 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.5–38.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.3–24 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.4–11.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.6–14.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.1–38.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.7–19.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.3–11 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Somerset
Is Somerset a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somerset is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Somerset?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 43.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Somerset?
Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Somerset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Somerset have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.5%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Somerset more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somerset.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.