Photo: Shannon McGee · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harvest is healthier than 36%
Harvest differs from Alabama on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harvest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harvest
Harvest looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 80% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 58% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Harvest’s lead shrinks
Harvest is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 8,306 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Harvest
Harvest runs below Alabama on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.6% vs 8%), heart disease (5.3% vs 7.3%) and stroke (3.2% vs 4.1%). Conditions ↓
Harvest is an active town
Only 23.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Harvest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Harvest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harvest is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #39 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Harvest’s median household income is $101,910; among the 8,306 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Harvest is healthier than 80% of graded towns, against 58% nationally.
Out of every 100 Harvest adults…
Harvest runs below AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Care in and near Harvest
No hospital or community health center in Harvest 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 Harvest; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harvest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Harvest adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Harvest 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.
10.1% of Harvest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Harvest and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest | B | 42% | 12.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harvest adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harvest
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harvest is better than Alabama on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Harvest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harvest | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.6 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%36.3–48.1 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39%35.3–43 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34–41.5 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.2–30.1 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.6–14.9 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.5–27.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.1–17.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%35.1–45.7 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.5–65.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.6–89.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.9–77.8 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.4–74.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%73.7–85.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.9–25.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.3–40.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.5–28.3 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.5–17 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.4–11.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.3–34.1 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 4.6% | 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 Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harvest
Is Harvest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harvest is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #39 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harvest?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 48.1%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harvest?
Athens Limestone Hospital in Athens, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Harvest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harvest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.7%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
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 Harvest more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harvest.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama 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.