Where Harrison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54945, 54486. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrison
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Harrison
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Harrison runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Harrison
The closest emergency room is Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca in Waupaca, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Harrison, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Wisconsin 33.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Harrison’s likely range; Harrison’s figures come from ZIP codes 54945, 54486, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Harrison adults…
Harrison runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harrison is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Harrison as about how healthy they are.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Harrison adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Harrison 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.
12.2% of Harrison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harrison adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrison
Why doesn’t Harrison 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.
What hospital is closest to Harrison?
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca in Waupaca, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Harrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrison.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.