Health care resources in Somerset, Kentucky are abundant and easily accessible to its citizens. Residents of Somerset have access to high-quality local hospitals, such as Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a full-service medical center offering emergency medical services, primary care services, and specialty care services ranging from cardiac care to women’s health. Additionally, there are several local medical facilities available in the area for residents of Somerset including a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers primary care services and behavioral health services. The community also has several convenient pharmacy locations to fill prescriptions, and other support services such as mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment programs. Overall, the healthcare resources available in Somerset provide local residents with comprehensive health care options that ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare during times of illness or injury.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 198 physicians per 100,000 population in Somerset. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Somerset area is 81.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Somerset area is 65 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Somerset area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Somerset commutes 13.6 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Somerset area is 64 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.