Photo: Cary Bass · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Harbor is healthier than 72%
Harbor differs from Oregon on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harbor
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Harbor
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.3% across Oregon. Cancer is also above the state: 15.8%, vs 8.9% across Oregon. In all, Harbor runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Oregon 19%), and heart disease, stroke and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Harbor, and more people treating it
47.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Harbor, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Harbor
The closest emergency room is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 27.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Open Door Community Health Centers is closer (18.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Harbor is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harbor is healthier than 41%. Against the 7,443 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 Oregon figure falls outside Harbor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Harbor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harbor is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Harbor’s median household income is $55,109; among the 7,443 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Harbor compares well: binge drinking, 10.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 80.9% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.9% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Harbor adults…
Harbor runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harbor is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Oregon. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Harbor as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Harbor 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 Harbor; ≈ 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 Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Harbor adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Harbor does better than Oregon.
A hello is a start.
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Harbor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor | C+ | 37.2% | 17.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harbor adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harbor
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harbor is better than Oregon on 6 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Harbor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harbor | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20–28 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.3–20.4 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%29.8–44.9 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%14.6–19.8 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.7%42.9–52.5 | 32.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%38.9–48.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.8%39.5–48.1 | 27.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 15.8%14.3–17.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%9.4–13.7 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%9.7–14.6 | 12% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%19.6–29.6 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.4%8.5–12.5 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%23.1–34.8 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.7–8.8 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.7–83.8 | 72.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61–68.3 | 64.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.5–92.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%78.7–84.9 | 71.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%65.5–75.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.6–79.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.1%33.9–44.5 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.9%18.5–25.8 | 13% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.1–11.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.3–6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Oregon figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harbor
Is Harbor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harbor is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harbor?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 44.9%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harbor?
Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, 27.3 miles in a straight line from Harbor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harbor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.8%), against 8.5% across Oregon.
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 Harbor more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harbor.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon 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.