Where Harrison Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrison Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64625, 64640. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Harrison Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Harrison Township runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Harrison Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. There are 17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Harrison Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 16% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Harrison Township’s likely range; Harrison Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64625, 64640, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harrison Township adults…
Harrison Township runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Care in and near Harrison Township
No hospital or community health center in Harrison Township 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 Township; ≈ 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 Harrison Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Harrison Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Harrison Township 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.
13.3% of Harrison Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Harrison Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mooresville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Breckenridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gomer Township | — | — | — | — |
Jackson Township, Monroe Township, Mooresville Township, Breckenridge Township and Gomer Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harrison Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrison Township
Why doesn’t Harrison Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrison Township.
What hospital is closest to Harrison Township?
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Harrison Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison Township.
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.