How healthy is Harper?
Harper differs from Oregon on 13 of 33 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (25.8% vs 12.5%) and more adults with COPD (10.6% vs 6.8%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harper
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Harper
No hospital or community health center in Harper 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 Harper; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Harper adults…
Harper runs above OR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Harper adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Harper runs above Oregon.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harper adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 219 people are less certain, so we show Harper's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Harper
| Measure | Harper | Likely range | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.4% | 34.2–42.9% | 32.7% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% | 32.4–41.3% | 34.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 40.3% | 32.2–48.9% | 33.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1% | 29.4–36.8% | 27.4% | worse |
| Depression | 28.3% | 24.3–32.7% | 27.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 25.8% | 21.1–30.7% | 12.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 13.4% | 11.7–15% | 11.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.6% | 8.5–10.9% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.5–15.6% | 11.2% | worse |
| COPD | 10.6% | 8.8–13.1% | 6.8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.9% | 7.7–10.2% | 6.5% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.5% | 3.9–5.3% | 3.3% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2% | 14.6–22.1% | 12% | worse |
| Binge drink | 15.5% | 12.7–18.9% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 26.2% | 21–31.9% | 20.1% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1% | 28.8–42.2% | 30.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.2% | 67.9–76.5% | 72.6% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 56.4% | 52.5–60.5% | 64.7% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 81.4% | 78.5–84.1% | 84% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 68.5% | 63–73.7% | 63.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 71.3% | 62.5–79.3% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 73.1% | 69.5–76.3% | 71.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 8.9% | 6.4–12% | 8.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 20.6% | 18–23.1% | 17.5% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 24.5% | 20.5–29.7% | 19% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.8% | 15.3–20.7% | 13.8% | worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3% | 31.9–42.9% | 30% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 18.1% | 15–21.9% | 13% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.8% | 16.1–22.1% | 14.6% | |
| Hearing | 9.4% | 8.2–10.8% | 7.1% | |
| Vision | 6.1% | 5.1–7.4% | 4.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.1% | 4.2–6.3% | 3.4% | |
| Errands alone | 10.8% | 9–13.1% | 7.9% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Harper door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Oregon figure falls inside it, we don’t call Harper better or worse.
CDC publishes Harper directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harper.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.