W. S. Blackwell House · Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greenville is healthier than 55%
Greenville differs from Alabama on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
Making ends meet is harder in Greenville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.2%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (20.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 23.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Greenville
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Greenville adults get no exercise
36% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Greenville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greenville is healthier than 12%. Against the 2,616 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 55%. 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 Alabama figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #140 of 187 in Alabama. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 29% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Greenville’s median household income is $40,822; among the 2,616 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Greenville compares well: binge drinking, 11.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.4% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greenville
1 hospital in Greenville, 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 Greenville; ≈ 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 Greenville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenville runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Greenville 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.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | D | 40.7% | 18.2% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greenville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greenville is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Greenville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greenville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%24.7–31.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%32.9–49 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2%16–20.6 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50%45.6–54.5 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.1–46.1 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.8–36.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.7 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%17.6–25.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.8–19.6 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36%30.9–41.4 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.2%9–13.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%36.7–50.5 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.3–12.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.1–86.1 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%44.9–53.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.7 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60–70 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%70.6–84.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.3–25.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%32.9–44.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.3–33.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.2%24.8–31.5 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%17.8–23 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.4%20.6–26.3 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%35.8–45.5 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.6–23.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.6–19.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.3–8.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 4.6% | 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 Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Greenville
Is Greenville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #140 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greenville?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 49%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- LV Stabler Hospital in Greenville, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Greenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Greenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.8%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
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 Greenville 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 Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama 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.