Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Greensboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greensboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greensboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greensboro
Making ends meet is harder in Greensboro
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.7%), vs 16.8% across Florida. No reliable transportation (15.7% vs 9.1%) and utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 29.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Greensboro
The closest emergency room is Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 25.8 miles away in a straight line. And 15.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.1% across Florida. For everyday care, North Florida Medical Centers is closer (10.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Greensboro
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Florida figure falls outside Greensboro’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.7% of Greensboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Greensboro
No hospital or community health center in Greensboro 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 Greensboro; ≈ 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 Greensboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Greensboro adults…
Greensboro runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Greensboro adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Greensboro runs above Florida.
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.
Greensboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | D− | 49.7% | 22.3% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greensboro adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greensboro
Why doesn’t Greensboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greensboro.
What hospital is closest to Greensboro?
Calhoun-Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, 25.8 miles in a straight line from Greensboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greensboro.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.