Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harbison Canyon is healthier than 22%
Harbison Canyon differs from California on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harbison Canyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harbison Canyon
Against towns with similar incomes, Harbison Canyon’s lead shrinks
Harbison Canyon is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 22% of the 4,517 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$163K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Harbison Canyon
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.5%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Harbison Canyon runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Harbison Canyon keeps up with checkups
It beats California on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.8% vs 71.9%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 85.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Harbison Canyon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 California figure falls outside Harbison Canyon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Harbison Canyon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harbison Canyon is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #372 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Harbison Canyon’s median household income is $130,302; among the 4,517 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$163K), it’s healthier than 22%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Harbison Canyon adults…
Harbison Canyon runs above CA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harbison Canyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Harbison Canyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Harbison Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Harbison Canyon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harbison Canyon runs above California.
1 in 3 Harbison Canyon 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.
Harbison Canyon and the towns around it
Harbison Canyon’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbison Canyon | B+ | 27.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Crest | B+ | 26.2% | 10% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Alpine | B+ | 27.2% | 10.6% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harbison Canyon adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harbison Canyon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harbison Canyon is better than California on 9 and worse on 7; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Harbison Canyon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harbison Canyon | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.6–22.5 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.8 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.4%24.2–31.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.9–36.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.5–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.2–28.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.9 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.6–14.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%18–23.7 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.5–19 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%31–38 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%72.2–77.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%61.5–67.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.3–89.2 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.5–74.7 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.4–68.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.4–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%21.4–26.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%31.2–37.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.8–29.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%26.5–32.7 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.9–16.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.9% | 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 California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harbison Canyon
Is Harbison Canyon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harbison Canyon is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #372 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harbison Canyon?
CDC estimates 27.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 31.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harbison Canyon?
Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Harbison Canyon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harbison Canyon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.2%), against 10.6% across California.
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 Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California 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.