Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Harriman is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Harriman trails Tennessee on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads 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
Harriman is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Harriman is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Harriman
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7% across Tennessee. In all, Harriman runs above Tennessee on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Harriman adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Harriman has a top-rated hospital
Roane Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Tennessee figure falls outside Harriman’s likely range.
What’s behind Harriman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harriman is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #149 of 176 in Tennessee. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 21% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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 $44,653; among the 3,878 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Harriman adults…
Harriman runs above TN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Harriman
1 hospital in Harriman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Harriman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Harriman adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of Harriman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Harriman and the towns around it
Harriman’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harriman adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harriman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harriman is better than Tennessee on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Tennessee 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 | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.9–32.6 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.4 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.1–23.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%32.3–48 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 13.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.2%40–48.4 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.6–45.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.3%33.7–40.7 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.5%17.6–25.8 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3%20.4–26.6 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%29.4–39.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.8–16 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%33.5–48.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.2–82 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.5–56.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.7–86.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.6 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%56.8–68.1 | 63.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%62.6–79.5 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.9%27.7–36.1 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.7–30.2 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%16.5–20.5 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%16.1–20.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.5%38.8–48.3 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.6–24.9 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.9–23.6 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 4.1% | 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 Tennessee 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 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #149 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. 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 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 48%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harriman?
Roane Medical Center in Harriman, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Harriman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harriman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.8%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
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 D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harriman.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee 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.