Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Where Greenville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
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
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), about twice the Florida rate. Utility shut-off threats (17% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (25% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 36% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Greenville
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.1%, vs 13.5% across Florida. In all, Greenville runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Greenville
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% 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 Greenville’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.
36% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Greenville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Greenville 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.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenville
Why doesn’t Greenville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenville.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, 12.8 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.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
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.