Where Harris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64645. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harris
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Harris
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Harris runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Harris, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% 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 Missouri figure falls outside Harris’ likely range; Harris’ figures come from ZIP code 64645, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harris adults…
Harris runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Harris
No hospital or community health center in Harris 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 Harris; ≈ 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 Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Harris adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Harris 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.
9.4% of Harris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Harris and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harris adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harris
Why doesn’t Harris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harris.
What hospital is closest to Harris?
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Harris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harris.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.