Where Harrison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Harrison
The closest emergency room is Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, 24.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Harrison
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 9.3% across Montana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.2%), vs 28.4% across Montana. Conditions ↓
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 Montana figure falls outside Harrison’s likely range.
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).
Out of every 100 Harrison adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Harrison adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
6.7% of Harrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Harrison 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 Harrison adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrison
Why doesn’t Harrison 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.
What hospital is closest to Harrison?
Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, 24.7 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.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana 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.