Defer Elementary School · Photo: Appraiser · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Harrisville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrisville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrisville
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Harrisville
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Harrisville runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Harrisville
The closest emergency room is Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 29.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (0 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Harrisville, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Harrisville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harrisville adults…
Harrisville runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harrisville is an older town: 37% 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 Harrisville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Harrisville
1 community health center in Harrisville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Harrisville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Harrisville adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Harrisville 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.
13.8% of Harrisville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Harrisville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville Township | C− | 39.2% | 15.6% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harrisville adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrisville
Why doesn’t Harrisville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrisville.
What hospital is closest to Harrisville?
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, 29.2 miles in a straight line from Harrisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harrisville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Centers - Harrisville Services in Harrisville, 0.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrisville.
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. 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.