Photo: Alexbuilerman · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Harriman is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Harriman beats New York on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harriman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harriman
What’s behind Harriman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harriman is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #270 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 57%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Harriman’s median household income is $83,488; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Harriman is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
Out of every 100 Harriman adults…
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Care in and near Harriman
No hospital or community health center in Harriman 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 Harriman; ≈ 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 New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Harriman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Harriman adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Harriman 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.
12.6% of Harriman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Harriman 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harriman adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harriman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harriman is better than New York on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Harriman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harriman | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.2–19.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–17 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.1–36.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.3–33 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.2–36.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.1–24.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.7–12.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%21–28.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.1–17.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.9–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.7–82.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.5–69.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.8–90.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.5–77.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.7–68.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.1–85.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14–19.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.5–36.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.7–28.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.2–18.6 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.8–17.3 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.6–15.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.5–27.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harriman
Is Harriman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harriman is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #270 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harriman?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 36.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harriman?
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Harriman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harriman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.6%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Harriman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harriman.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.