On CDC estimates, Somerset is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Somerset differs from Wisconsin on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somerset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somerset
Binge drinking is the habit Somerset doesn’t win on
24.2% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Somerset
Somerset runs below Wisconsin on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (7.2% vs 11.4%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Somerset’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Somerset’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somerset is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #95 of 357 in Wisconsin. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
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 $80,395; among the 10,727 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Somerset adults…
Somerset runs below WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Somerset residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somerset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Somerset adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin 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.
9.9% of Somerset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Somerset 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Somerset adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory 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 Wisconsin on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.3–16.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9–12.2 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.3–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%30.6–42.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%22.7–29.1 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.3%24.2–30.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.9%16.6–21.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.6–5.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.5–16.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%18.7–27.4 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 24.2%20.6–28.1 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.2–38.7 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.2–8.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%67.9–75.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.3%67–73.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%80.8–85.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.6%66.1–72.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.2–69 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%75.1–86.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21–28 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.2–35.5 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.8–23.7 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%7.6–12.6 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7–10.9 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4–5.9 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5–7.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.3–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%20.8–28.9 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%10.9–15.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wisconsin 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 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #95 of 357 in Wisconsin. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. 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 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 42.3%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Somerset?
Westfields Hospital and Clinic in New Richmond, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Somerset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Somerset have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.9%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somerset.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.