Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harrison is healthier than 46%
Harrison trails Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison
Dental care lags in Harrison
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Harrison
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Harrison runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Harrison is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Harrison is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, mental distress and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Harrison is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harrison is healthier than 9%. Against the 2,221 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 46%. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Harrison’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Harrison’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrison is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 19% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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 $39,430; among the 2,221 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Harrison adults…
Harrison runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harrison is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. 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 Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Harrison adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harrison runs above Michigan.
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.
20.9% of Harrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Harrison and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | D | 40.6% | 14.5% | 20.1% | CDC place |
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 (Michigan 31.1%). 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 Michigan on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan 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 | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%21.4–29.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.7–20.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18–23.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%32.8–49.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%37.7–46.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.7–43.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.4–38.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.4%11–14.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.7%16–23.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%16.8–23.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%25.6–36.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.3–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%28.8–42.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.6–11.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.4–83.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.7–56.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.3–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.6–80.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.7–70.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%60.9–77.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%25.3–33.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.7–38.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%19.9–27.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%16–23.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.2–16 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.6–11.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%17.1–25.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%34.2–44.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.3%16.3–22.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.7–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 3.8% | 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 Michigan 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 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. 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 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 49.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harrison?
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin in Gladwin, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Harrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Harrison have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.2%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.