Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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
Harrisburg keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Harrisburg
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Harrisburg adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Harrisburg’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrisburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Harrisburg adults…
Harrisburg runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Harrisburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Harrisburg adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
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 (Ohio 29.5%). 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?
Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Harrisburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harrisburg?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alliance Family Health Center in Alliance, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrisburg.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.