Where Harrisburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrisburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrisburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrisburg
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Harrisburg
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Harrisburg runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Harrisburg, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Harrisburg
The closest emergency room is Kimball Health Services in Kimball, 22.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Harrisburg is short on primary care and mental health care
Harrisburg’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Harrisburg keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.6% vs 75.9%) and dentist visits (69.3% vs 64.3%). 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 Nebraska figure falls outside Harrisburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harrisburg adults…
Harrisburg runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrisburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Harrisburg
No hospital or community health center in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg; ≈ 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 Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Harrisburg adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrisburg
Why doesn’t Harrisburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrisburg.
What hospital is closest to Harrisburg?
Kimball Health Services in Kimball, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Harrisburg’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 Harrisburg.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.