On CDC estimates, Harrison is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Harrison differs from Tennessee on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison
Harrison keeps up with checkups
It beats Tennessee on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.9% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 86.6%). Checkups ↓
Harrison is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Harrison is insured
Only 8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.6% across Tennessee. Checkups ↓
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 Harrison’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Harrison’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrison is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #19 of 176 in Tennessee. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Harrison’s median household income is $89,395; among the 10,011 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Few Tennessee towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Harrison is healthier than 90% of graded towns, against 72% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Harrison adults…
Harrison runs below TN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harrison
No hospital or community health center in Harrison 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; ≈ 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).
How Harrison adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Harrison does better than Tennessee.
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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.
10% of Harrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | B+ | 33.2% | 12.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Chattanooga | C | 36.3% | 13.9% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harrison adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harrison
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harrison is better than Tennessee on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Harrison’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harrison | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 14.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.8–38 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%35.8–42.5 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.6–41.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.9–33.5 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–12 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.8–15 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.4–22.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33.6–42.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.6–9.5 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.2–82.6 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.5–66.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.9–91.6 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.1–80.5 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.7–74.8 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73–84.8 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.3–28.4 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%21–27.3 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10–12.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.7–11.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.8–32.8 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.4–15 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 4.1% | 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 Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Harrison
Is Harrison a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrison is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #19 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harrison?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 38%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harrison?
Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Harrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harrison have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.5%), 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 Harrison more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison.
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.