Jacob Broom House · Photo: Template:Jack E. Boucher · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Greenville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Greenville differs from Delaware on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
Greenville ranks #2 for health in Delaware
Out of 37 Delaware towns with a Health Grade, Greenville is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Greenville is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.2% across Delaware. Habits ↓
Few Greenville adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.6% across Delaware. Habits ↓
Greenville adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.9% vs 31.7%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 15.4%) and lack of emotional support (16.5% vs 21.6%) all run below Delaware. Mind & connection ↓
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 Delaware figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #2 of 37 in Delaware. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 78%.
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 $142,844; among the 3,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$179K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Greenville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Greenville does better than Delaware.
1 in 4 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.
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs below DE on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greenville
No hospital or community health center in Greenville 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 Greenville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | A+ | 26.2% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 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 (Delaware 30.6%). 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 Delaware on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Delaware 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 | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.4–14.3 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%21.3–31.2 | 35.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.7–37.5 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.4–45.1 | 41.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.4–29.9 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.8–12.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 12.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.5–22 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.8–17.4 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%23.6–32.4 | 35.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.7–5.8 | 9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78–83.9 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.9%71.9–77.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.2–92 | 87.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.4 | 78.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.7–74.7 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72.3–83.1 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.4–22.1 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.9%23.5–30.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.5%14–19 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.9%4.7–7.2 | 13.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.4%2.9–4.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.4–4.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.1–5.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.4–27.9 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.4–13 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.7–10.4 | 13% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 3.7% | 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 Delaware 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 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 37 in Delaware. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. 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 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 31.2%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Greenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.8%), against 9% across Delaware.
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 A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Delaware 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.