Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere 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 43022, 43028. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison Township
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Harrison Township
Harrison Township runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.1% vs 13.2%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.8% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Harrison Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Harrison Township’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 ↓
Harrison Township is an active town
Only 22% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Harrison Township’s likely range; Harrison Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43022, 43028, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harrison Township adults…
Harrison Township runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Harrison Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 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.
7.2% of Harrison Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Township | B | 36.3% | 12.1% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| College Township | A− | 31.1% | 8.1% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Howard Township | B | 36.5% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | C+ | 36.7% | 12.5% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | B | 35.1% | 10.9% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Morgan Township | C+ | 38.2% | 13.2% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
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 (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory 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?
Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Harrison Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harrison Township?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Knox County Dental in Danville, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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 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.