Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harrison is healthier than 72%
Harrison differs from Maine on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04040. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Harrison
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Harrison runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Harrison is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harrison is healthier than 44%. Against the 8,002 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 72%. 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 Maine figure falls outside Harrison’s likely range; Harrison’s figures come from ZIP code 04040, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Harrison’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrison is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #96 of 143 in Maine. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Harrison’s median household income is $56,938; among the 8,002 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Harrison compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 10% (U.S. 12.3%).
Out of every 100 Harrison adults…
Harrison runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Harrison is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Harrison as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Harrison
No hospital or community health center in Harrison 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 Harrison; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
9.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Harrison adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Harrison 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.
16.7% of Harrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Harrison and the towns around it
Harrison’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | C+ | 31.4% | 13.3% | 16.2% | ZIP 04040 |
| Otisfield | C− | 35.5% | 13.5% | 19.2% | ZIP 04270 |
| Bridgton | B− | 29.9% | 12.4% | 15.3% | ZIP 04009 |
| Bridgton | — | — | — | — | |
| Naples | B+ | 29.3% | 10.4% | 14.1% | ZIP 04055 |
| Waterford | C+ | 34.4% | 13.7% | 16.5% | ZIP 04088 |
| Norway | D | 36.8% | 15.6% | 20.2% | ZIP 04268 |
Bridgton: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harrison adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harrison
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harrison is better than Maine on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Harrison’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harrison | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%18–24.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.6 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%27.8–35.2 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%38–43.5 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%37–42.1 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%32.9–37.8 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10.1–12 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.7–11.4 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.3–19.4 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%19.9–27.1 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%28.4–34.5 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.2–10.1 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.7–83.9 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%61–66.1 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.8–89.9 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.8–80.5 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%68.8–74.3 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%71–80.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.6–28.8 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%28.2–34.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.1–25.9 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.3–14.5 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.3–12 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.8–9.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.1–9.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%13.2–20.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.8–37.3 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.6–18 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.5–6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harrison
Is Harrison a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrison is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #96 of 143 in Maine. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harrison?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 35.2%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harrison?
Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Harrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harrison have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–10.1%), against 7.8% across Maine.
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 Harrison more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.